MethodsX (Jan 2022)
Development of seismic resilience index methodology for RC structures via functionality curve
Abstract
Seismic resilience index (SRI) approach describes the post-seismic recovery phase of a single building by incorporating the time dimension. In recent decades, numerous quantitative frameworks have been developed to quantify earthquake resilience. The seismic resilience of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures in Malaysia under far-field (FF) and near-field (NF) earthquake scenarios is examined in this research methodology using a seismic resilience index (SRI) and functionality curve. SRI is implemented to a four-story RC school building and a five-story RC hospital structure damaged by the 2015 Ranau earthquake. In addition, a total of 25 existing RC structures have been selected as target case studies for evaluating the SRI and presenting the results graphically using the Geographical Information System (GIS) platform. These buildings are primarily divided into three clusters: low, mid, and high rise. Non-linear dynamic analysis (NL-DA) is utilized in this approach to analyze the case studies and the selected buildings using the Finite Element platform (FE). Moreover, a group of seismic records encompassing of far-field and near-field are selected for simulation process using non-linear time history analysis (NL-THA). Eventually, Incremental Dynamic Analysis, fragility and vulnerability assessment, functionality assessment, time of recovery (TREC), loss of resilience (LOR), robustness (R) and SRI indicator are all part of this approach. • SRI helps decision-makers create or suggest repair or retrofitting solutions with acceptable recovery time and cost. • The consequences of failures for people's lives, properties, as well as the economy, will be mitigated. • Improve the sustainability and serviceability of structures to ensure seismic safety and meet Sustainable Development Goal 11.
