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- Title
- Design and Construction of a Floor-Wall Reaction System.
- File
- PB290458.pdf
- Author(s)
- Woodward, K. A.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Applied Science and Research Applications., December 1977, 77 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- CESRL-77-4
- Abstract
- The increased interest in the design of earthquake resistant structures has led to extensive programs being undertaken to explore the behavior of reinforced concrete members subjected to seismic loadings. A Floor-Wall Reaction System was designed and constructed by the University of Texas at Austin Civil Engineering Structures Laboratory to give researchers the ability to test large-scale models using bilateral loadings in additition to axial loads. This report documents and describes the conception, design, and construction of this system in order to enhance its use and availability. The background of the project is described and detailed information is presented on the analysis, design, construction, and floor-wall loading capabilities of the floor-wall system. The appendices present a photographic description of the system's construction, construction drawings, and a table and graph of material properties.
- Keywords
- Floors; Earthquake resistant structures; Test facilities; Walls; Structural design; Earthquake engineering; Loads (Forces); Construction