Characteristics of Earthquake Input Energy of a Subway Station Structure Based on Probability Density Evolution Method

Abstract

Understanding seismic energy input and dissipation mechanism is necessary for energy-based seismic design of complex underground structures. Due to the intrinsic uncertainty of ground motion, stochastic methods are usually needed. In this paper, we study the seismic energy input and dissipation mechanism in an underground structure using the probability density evolution method (PDEM). It is found that the cumulative hysteretic energy dissipation ([Formula: see text] of the underground structure is reduced by 55% compared with the above-ground structure due to soil constraint. The columns, walls and slabs at the bottom of the underground structure have a high demand for [Formula: see text], which are vulnerable spots of the structure.