Failure mechanism of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells with material damage accumulation considered under severe earthquake

Abstract

This paper presents the study on failure mechanism of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells subjected to severe earthquake. Failure mode of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells is illustrated with the consideration of material damage accumulation. The effects of different parameters on failure characteristics of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells are discussed. The influence of substructure upon failure behaviors of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells is particularly investigated. It is observed that dynamic strength failure is the failure mode of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells. The substructure has great influence on failure characteristics of single-layer saddle-curve reticulated shells subjected to the severe earthquake.