Assessing the 3D structural behavior of RC library buildings with/without non-structural elements considering shake table tests and 3D numerical analyses

In this study, it is aimed to reveal how anchored and unanchored non-structural elements (NEs) in reinforcement concrete (RC) library structures change the earthquake behaviors of these structures. A structure selected for three-dimensional (3D) analysis. First, seismic shake table tests are performed NEs modeled with/without anchorage structure. Owing tests, largest displacement values that occurred during 10 different earthquakes on each NE acquired. Then, special loads (e.g., high bookcase heavy loads) calculated, taking into account ASCE/SEI 7-16 design code 2018 Turkish Building Earthquake Code (TBEC). Seismic spring calculated using obtained forces maximum displacements NEs. applied base 3D model structure, analyses conducted with According numerical results, effects behavior RC evaluated two codes detail, concluded should not be neglected while modeling analyzing It seen from TBEC, 37, 56, 126 mm observed without NEs, respectively. Moreover, ASCE code, 32, 45, 119 clearly understood or have