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Prototype Model Structures
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EUROSEIS-RISK project promotes integrated
experimental and theoretical research also on
state-of-the-art topics in earthquake engineering and
structural dynamics. Within this framework, a
6 storey model structure has been constructed during the
previous research projects (Euroseis-Test
EV5V-CT.93-0281, Euroseis-Mod
ENV4-CT.96-0255) at a scale 1/3 and is
fully instrumented for the study of SSI at
a ‘real’ environment. Moreover, a
model bridge structure is being currently
designed in order to be tested for the study of pier-foundation-soil
interaction in the presence of soil and structure yielding
and inertial SSI effects. A complete
intrumentation layout is also designed for both the structural, foundation
and the surrounding soil. Alternative retroffiting techniques that are utilised for the damaged structures are also
evaluated.
The aim is to:
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generate high quality data of
the dynamic structural inelastic behaviour under man-made and actual
earthquake excitations. |
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combine the experimentally
derived structural data with the dense surface
and down hole accelerographic recordings as obtained from temporary and permanent arays and weak, moderate
and strong ground motions. |
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evaluate and disseminate the above well
constrained data through a multi-purpose database. |
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utilise the experimental data
in order to improve existing knowledge on complex and coupled
soil-structure and wave propagation problems in the presence of inelastic
material response. |
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identify potential code and
design implications as well as investigate optimization techniques for
structural rehabilitation and strengthening.
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