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Damage Limits and Damage Zones in Structural Elements

Damage Limits and Damage Zones in Structural Elements

In the performance analysis of existing buildings, three damage cases and damage limits are defined at the section level for ductile elements. These are Limited Damage (IO), Controlled Damage (LF) and Pre-Collapse Damage (CP) states and their limit values. Performance evaluation of existing structures is made according to the damage areas of the sections. Damage zones of critical sections are defined as Limited Damage Zone, Significant Damage Zone , Advanced Damage Zone and Collapse Zone .


ICONS

IO = Limited Damage
LF = Controlled Damage
CP = Pre-Collapse


TBDY Section 15.3. DAMAGE LIMITS ON BUILDING ELEMENTS AND DAMAGE ZONES

15.3.1.