Abstract:To study the failure possibility of frame-bent structures under near-fault earthquake, the nonlinear finite element analysis model was established based on a reinforced concrete frame-bent structure. 16 near-fault and 8 far-field seismic waves were selected, and the incremental dynamic analysis method was used to draw the vulnerability curves. The results showed that for far-field ground motions, five limit states of the structure (normal use, basic use, use after repair, life safety, and collapse prevention) are not beyond under 8-degree frequent and basic earthquakes, thus meeting the seismic requirement of "no damage under minor earthquake, repairable under moderate earthquake"; the probability of exceeding limit state of normal use under 8-degree rare earthquake is 2.08%, thus meeting the seismic requirement of "no collapse under major earthquake". For near-fault ground motions, the first four limit states are exceeded under 8-degree frequent earthquake; under 8-degree basic earthquake, the probability of exceeding the limit state of use after repair is 16.62%, and the probability of reaching the limit state of life safety is 2.40%; the probability of approaching collapse under 8-degree rare earthquake is 15.4%. The research results can provide reference for seismic risk assessment of frame-bent structures in near-fault area.