TESTS OF STRUCTURAL WALLS UNDER REVERSING LOADS

Tests of 14 isolated structural walls subjected to reversing in-plane horizontal loads were made to evaluate hysteretic response, strength and deformation capacity of structural walls used for lateral bracing in earthquake-resistant buildings. Controlled variables included shape of the wall cross section, amount of flexural and shear reinforcement, confinement reinforcement in the boundary elements, axial load, and concrete strength. In addition, one wall was repaired and retreated. Discussions are presented of the observed response of the specimens, the observed and calculated strengths, and the observed deformation capacities.

• Corporate Authors:

  Portland Cement Association

  5420 Old Orchard Road
  Skokie, IL  United States  60077

  National Science Foundation

  Applied Science and Research Applications, 1800 G Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20550
• Authors:
  • FIORATO, A E
  • OESTERLE, R G
  • Russell, H G
  • Corley, W G
• Publication Date: 1978-1

Media Info

• Pagination: 14 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Deformation; Dissipation; Ductility; Dynamic loads; Dynamic structural analysis; Earthquake resistant design; Earthquake resistant structures; Flexural strength; Load tests; Material reinforcement; Shear strength; Shear tests; Walls
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dynamic response
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Energy; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00192084
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: NSF/RA-780377
• Contract Numbers: NSF-ENV74-14766
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 11 1979 12:00AM