Research & Reviews: Journal of Engineering and Technology
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ISSN: 2319-9873
+44 7456 035580 Arjana Hasani, Aguljeln Marku and Nikolla Vesho
POLIS University, Albania
ScientificTracks Abstracts: JET
Earthquakes, as we all know, are one of the worst natural disasters which
have a potential to cause damages, disturbance to infrastructure and lifeline
facilities. Therefore, the seismic design of the structure is very important for
the behaviour of the structure and its seismic performance. Cladding panels
are those precast elements which resist and transfer negligible load from
other elements of the structure. This project examines the seismic energy
dissipation potential of the structure by focusing on new specific joint to
connect the cladding system with the main structure�s frame. If we consider
the traditional joint, we can say that the connection consist of rigid restraints
of cladding panels resulting in seismic design that only considers the panel
self-weight. This means that the contribution of the cladding system to the
behaviour of the structure is negligible. Several studies have been carried out
to study the interaction between the cladding system and the structure during
seismic action. It has been concluded that if we are dealing with seismic
design, the cladding system is capable of dissipating seismic energy. The
objectives to be achieved for this study are to analyze the seismic reaction
of the two buildings with simple cladding system panels; and with engineered
cladding system panels (new special connection). Sub-objectives are analysis
of different cladding systems and technology of joining panels; design of new
joints that will be used as dissipation of seismic energy elements and study the
interaction between cladding system and the structure during seismic events.
Methodology: Modelling a high building reinforced concrete/steel on ETABS,
taking in consideration a specific earthquake as reference for the two cases
mentioned above
Arjana Hasani has completed her Master’s in Structural Engineering in 2018 from Polis University Albania. She has been working in two different construction companies as part of project team (structural team). Currently, she works as Teaching Assistant at the Polis University in Civil Engineering sector in different courses such as Statics, Construction Science and Foundation’s Design. She has been part of many different trainings and international conferences such as: Geotechnical and Civil Engineering European Conference (October 2015); Digital YouthQuake, Belgrade (October 2016); Course ‘New Construction Technologies’, Prof Dr Luljeta Bozo 66th Geomechanics Colloquium, Salzburg 11th to 13th October 2017; 2nd International Students Science Congress, 4-5 May, Izmir, Turkey.
E-mail: arjana_hasani@universitetipolis.edu.al