Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-2019
Abstract
Large power transformers are both expensive and vulnerable to seismic failure. Excessive amplification of earthquake loading to power transformer bushings beyond the bushings’ rated strength can occur if the system’s structural dynamics produce unpredictable and unfavorable resonance behavior. Determining the degree of vulnerability to large seismic amplifications is not straight-forward, and general design recommendations do not always resolve problems that can potentially arise. This paper considers a number of Case studies in an attempt to postulate a set of critical factors, which might facilitate better prediction of bushing amplification. Further, several additional Case studies are summarized in order to add to the evaluated dataset and provide more validity for drawing broader conclusions.
Copyright Statement
This material may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This material may be found at doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001286
Publication Information
Bender, Jon and Farid, Arvin. (2019). "Predicting Power-Transformer Bushings’ Seismic Vulnerability: Mounting Stiffness and Coupling". Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities, 33(3), 04019023-1 - 04019023-9. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CF.1943-5509.0001286
Comments
The published title is “Predicting Power-Transformer Bushings’ Seismic Vulnerability Mounting Stiffness and Coupling”.