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    Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Thimphu, Bhutan

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    Authors
    Thinley, K.
    Hao, Hong
    Tashi, C.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Thinley, K. and Hao, H. and Tashi, C. 2016. Seismic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Buildings in Thimphu, Bhutan. International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics. 17 (7): pp. 1750074-1-30.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Structural Stability and Dynamics
    DOI
    10.1142/S0219455417500742
    ISSN
    0219-4554
    School
    Department of Civil Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51371
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Inspite of its location in one of the most active seismic zones in the world, Bhutan has no seismic design code of its own and no detailed study on the performance of buildings under expected earthquake ground excitation has been carried out. In this study, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis is first carried out to predict the design ground motions in Thimphu, Bhutan for the return periods (RPs) of 475 and 2475 years. These ground motions are then used to assess the performance of three typical RC buildings in the capital city, Thimphu. Soil–structure interaction (SSI) is incorporated at different soil sites and the effects of SSI are discussed. Adequacy of using Indian Seismic Code in Bhutan is also studied and discussed. The study suggests that the typical buildings in Bhutan could undergo moderate to severe damages under the 475 year RP and could even collapse under the 2475 year RP ground motions. This study is the first such effort in predicting the design ground motions and then assessing the performance of the general building stocks in Bhutan. The result can guide the seismic preparedness of the country through proper design and mitigation measures.

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