Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure

The hexagonal plastic collapse surface model has been explored as an effective approach for seismic response analysis in multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) structures. This study establishes the theoretical background of hexagonal analysis for multistory structures, emphasizing the consistency between e...

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Main Authors: Viliana Jainih, Jae-Hyouk Choi
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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description The hexagonal plastic collapse surface model has been explored as an effective approach for seismic response analysis in multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) structures. This study establishes the theoretical background of hexagonal analysis for multistory structures, emphasizing the consistency between experimental and analytical results. A simplified nonlinear dynamic analysis (SNDA) is introduced, integrating limit analysis with static proportional loading and a hexagonal plastic collapse surface model to define the internal safety zone within the mode restoring force space. The approach considers multiple vibration modes, which significantly impact elastic–plastic behavior in seismic conditions. To validate its effectiveness, a comparative evaluation is conducted between experimental data and SAP2000 dynamic time history analysis, showing strong alignment in deformation response trends. The results confirm that the hexagonal model accurately predicts failure mechanisms while improving computational efficiency, providing a practical framework for collapse prediction in structural engineering applications.
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spelling doaj-art-57dd2dd8a942434e87a17c388d51913f2025-08-20T03:47:53ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092025-05-011510158810.3390/buildings15101588Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story StructureViliana Jainih0Jae-Hyouk Choi1Department of Architectural Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju 501-759, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Architectural Engineering, Chosun University, Gwangju 501-759, Republic of KoreaThe hexagonal plastic collapse surface model has been explored as an effective approach for seismic response analysis in multi-degree-of-freedom (MDOF) structures. This study establishes the theoretical background of hexagonal analysis for multistory structures, emphasizing the consistency between experimental and analytical results. A simplified nonlinear dynamic analysis (SNDA) is introduced, integrating limit analysis with static proportional loading and a hexagonal plastic collapse surface model to define the internal safety zone within the mode restoring force space. The approach considers multiple vibration modes, which significantly impact elastic–plastic behavior in seismic conditions. To validate its effectiveness, a comparative evaluation is conducted between experimental data and SAP2000 dynamic time history analysis, showing strong alignment in deformation response trends. The results confirm that the hexagonal model accurately predicts failure mechanisms while improving computational efficiency, providing a practical framework for collapse prediction in structural engineering applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/10/1588hexagonal plastic collapse surfaceseismic response analysissimplified nonlinear dynamic analysislimit analysismultiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF)
spellingShingle Viliana Jainih
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Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure
Buildings
hexagonal plastic collapse surface
seismic response analysis
simplified nonlinear dynamic analysis
limit analysis
multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF)
title Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure
title_full Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure
title_fullStr Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure
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title_short Evaluation of Hexagonal Surface Model for Seismic Response Analysis of Multi-Story Structure
title_sort evaluation of hexagonal surface model for seismic response analysis of multi story structure
topic hexagonal plastic collapse surface
seismic response analysis
simplified nonlinear dynamic analysis
limit analysis
multiple-degree-of-freedom (MDOF)
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/15/10/1588
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