yielding dampersAn investigation into the seismic behavior of single-story concrete frames equipped with metallic

Two one-story, single-span concrete frames with dierent bay to height ratios (B=H < 1 and B=H > 1) are considered in order to evaluate the vulnerability of concrete structures equipped with metallic Yielding Elements (YE) against earthquakes. The nature of damages in structures is based on the rate of absorbed energy. Therefore, investigating the behavior of structures based on energy concept is considered as one of the most important methods toward the designed structures against earthquake load. It requires to concentrate the absorbed energy on some yielding elements in order to reduce and/or avoid damage to the main elements. One powerful technique to retrot existing structures and seismically design new concrete structures is the use of metallic yielding dampers. The metallic dampers function similar to a fuse by deforming during earthquake, which subsequently can be replaced by new ones. In this study, parametric studies based on static analysis are carried out to determine the best place and angle of these elements in the frames. Furthermore, the responses of these frames against three earthquakes are presented and comparison of results is performed. It is revealed that yielding element can dissipate up to 60 percent of earthquake energy in a concrete reinforced structure.