Analytical Assessment of an Irregular Rc Frame for Full-Scale 3d Pseudo-Dynamic Testing Part I: Analytical Model Verification

In this paper, a detailed description of the analytical modelling of a full-scale irregular RC test structure intended for Pseudo-dynamic (PsD) testing is presented. Extensive pretest assessment was performed to investigate the capacity and dynamic characteristics of the test structure. The use and applicability of static and dynamic analysis methods are discussed. A systematic approach to determine an earthquake scenario for the highly irregular test model was developed which satisfies three criteria: (i) collapse prevention, (ii) severe damage level for the acquisition of data on structural damage and (iii) maximum torsional response. Four pretest models with different assumptions were compared in addition to the comparison of analytical and experimental results.