Assessment of Response Modification Factor of Reinforced Concrete Table Top Frames Structures Subjected to Seismic Loads

Abstract

In this study, the seismic performance of table-top reinforced concrete frame structure which is commonly found in large oil refineries. Nonlinear static pushover analysis is conducted to study the inelastic behaviour of these frames. The analysis accounts for their unique detailing especially to elements that contribute to energy dissipation during major seismic events. The results show that the reserve strength of structure is greater than that prescribed by the ASCE7-10 for Special reinforced concert moment frame.