28 th International Scientific Conference MECHANIKA 2024, Kaunas, Litvanya, 31 Mayıs 2024, ss.73-78, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
The seismic performance of a masonry irregular plan-shaped building was determined according to the applicable seismic
codes. The strengthened state of the building was considered in the analyses. A finite element model of the examined building
was prepared using 3D “Solid” elements. The DAMAGE TC3D plastic material model was employed to simulate masonry
member behaviors. Springs compatible with the soil investigation report data were defined to represent the foundation-soil
interaction in the shallow foundations. Soil and related earthquake parameters were acquired through drilling and
Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) studies. Subsequently, horizontal elastic design spectra were obtained
for DD-2 and DD-3 earthquake ground motion levels. The building model was subjected to linear mode coupling analysis.
The model was examined for three different earthquake ground motion levels/performance targets. However, the building
was found to meet only the “Pre-Collapse" performance target for the DD-3 earthquake ground motion level. Analysis results
indicated that the shallow foundations have sufficient soil bearing strength under static and dynamic effects.