An approach for dynamic analysis of steel plate shear wall systems

In this paper, the Timoshenko beam model (continuous system model) is originally adapted for dynamic analysis of steel plate shear wall (SPSW) systems. Dynamic characteristics for the first three modes are found by solving differential equation of the equivalent Timoshenko beam model using the differential transformation method. Dynamic characteristics are tabulated for quick and practical calculation. With the help of the dynamic characteristics, the response spectrum analysis of such buildings is performed. The continuous system calculation model has been used in the literature for free vibration analysis of such systems. Using the approach developed in this study, it is possible to calculate not only natural periods, but also the base shear force, maximum storey displacement, and maximum storey drift ratio. The differential transformation method is used in this study for solving the differential equation written according to the continuous system calculation model. To investigate the suitability of the method presented in the study, an example taken from the literature is solved and the results are evaluated. The results show that the method presented can be used in the preliminary design stage.