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Local and global response data from post-fire earthquake simulations of RC structural walls
1Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, Texas A&M University, United States.
Data in Brief
|September 20, 2018
Summary
Simulation data reveal how reinforced concrete structural walls behave after fires and earthquakes. This research aids in developing better models for assessing seismic damage in buildings post-fire.
Area of Science:
- Structural Engineering
- Earthquake Engineering
- Fire Safety Engineering
Background:
- Reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls are critical components in building safety.
- Understanding their performance after a fire event, especially under seismic loads, is essential.
- Existing data on post-fire earthquake (PFE) behavior of RC walls is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide simulation data on the post-fire earthquake (PFE) behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls.
- To quantify local material response (temperature, stiffness, strength, damage) and global structural response (load-deformation, capacity).
- To support the development of simplified modeling tools for PFE analysis and aid interpretation of future experimental tests.
Main Methods:
- Conducted simulation studies focusing on reinforced concrete structural walls subjected to post-fire earthquake conditions.
- Collected and analyzed local response data, including peak material temperatures and residual stiffness and strength.
- Quantified seismic damage extent and analyzed global response data, such as load-deformation envelopes and capacity.
Main Results:
- Detailed local response data on material thermal effects and degradation of stiffness and strength are presented.
- Quantification of seismic damage extent under PFE conditions is provided.
- Global load-deformation characteristics, including stiffness, strength, and deformation capacity, are characterized.
Conclusions:
- The simulation data provide a valuable resource for understanding the complex behavior of RC structural walls after fire exposure and subsequent seismic events.
- The findings can inform the creation of more accurate and efficient modeling tools for PFE analysis.
- This data will assist researchers and engineers in interpreting experimental results and improving seismic design practices for buildings in fire-affected regions.
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