@article { author = {Yazdannejad, Kowsar and Yazdani, Azad}, title = {Bayesian updating of the Park-Ang damage index for RC frame buildings under near-fault ground motions}, journal = {Scientia Iranica}, volume = {25}, number = {2}, pages = {606-616}, year = {2018}, publisher = {Sharif University of Technology}, issn = {1026-3098}, eissn = {2345-3605}, doi = {10.24200/sci.2017.4188}, abstract = {A procedure for updating the Park-Ang damage index of reinforced concrete building under near-fault ground motion is proposed. Rather than developing a new damage model, a correction term is added to the existing damage model within the Bayesian framework. The correction term is described as a linear function of the variation of stiffness of structures which is a more consistent indicator in predicting the level of damage. The Bayesian method is an effective approach when new data become available. The reinforced concrete building damage data during past near-fault pulse-like earthquakes were used in updating the damage model. The proposed damage index is conceptually simple and realistic.}, keywords = {Damage index,Bayesian approach,Final period,RC buildings,Near-fault earthquake}, url = {https://scientiairanica.sharif.edu/article_4188.html}, eprint = {https://scientiairanica.sharif.edu/article_4188_99ab1aaed7a7191697cbd9c8e24d819f.pdf} }