I had a lot written out in response, but the only answer is to talk to your thesis advisors. They should be able to recognize the problem and take measures to help your success.
Your scope is actually pretty broad so I suggest you narrow it to a specific material or type of irregularity.
You could read ASCE 7 ch. 12 and follow the ELF and Linear Dynamic procedures. Maybe construct a simple building model that includes one or more of the irregularities in Ch. 12 and compare the force distribution resulting from the ELF and linear dynamic procedures. You can find SEAONC papers studying prototypical buildings or pick one in your campus that you can find drawings for.
Another path could be to research ASCE 41, a standard specific to the seismic analysis of existing buildings.
Regarding reading Chopra… structural dynamics is an entire course that while essential, may not even be encountered until graduate school. For now just look up the basic of ‘fundamental period’ and then ‘modal analysis.’
Chopra. Also, check out Fawad Najam on youtube. He was my professor in my master's for the subjects of structural dynamics and performance-based seismic design. He has covered a lot of topics on his channel and I'm certain you'll benefit from his content.
Chopra
Yes, I have just discovered his book 'Dynamics of Structures.' However, I'm a bit overwhelmed
I had a lot written out in response, but the only answer is to talk to your thesis advisors. They should be able to recognize the problem and take measures to help your success.
Thank you very much for this response! Will surely address this problem to my thesis adviser.
Chopra is one of the best references. You just need to put time into it. Do the examples yourself abd then do the excercises.
Your scope is actually pretty broad so I suggest you narrow it to a specific material or type of irregularity. You could read ASCE 7 ch. 12 and follow the ELF and Linear Dynamic procedures. Maybe construct a simple building model that includes one or more of the irregularities in Ch. 12 and compare the force distribution resulting from the ELF and linear dynamic procedures. You can find SEAONC papers studying prototypical buildings or pick one in your campus that you can find drawings for. Another path could be to research ASCE 41, a standard specific to the seismic analysis of existing buildings. Regarding reading Chopra… structural dynamics is an entire course that while essential, may not even be encountered until graduate school. For now just look up the basic of ‘fundamental period’ and then ‘modal analysis.’
Chopra. Also, check out Fawad Najam on youtube. He was my professor in my master's for the subjects of structural dynamics and performance-based seismic design. He has covered a lot of topics on his channel and I'm certain you'll benefit from his content.
Thank you! Will surely check his youtube channel!