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- Title
- Out-of-Plane Seismic Response of Reinforced Masonry Walls: Correlation of Full-Scale Test and Analytical Model Results.
- File
- PB93214518.pdf
- Author(s)
- Button, M. R.; Mayes, R. L.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC., March 1991, 72 p.
- Identifying Number(s)
- REPT-2.4(B)-1
- Abstract
- An analytical model is developed to predict the out-of-plane seismic behavior of reinforced masonry walls. The formulation and implementation of the model are described. Results for global responses (deflections, moments and reactions) from the model are compared to those obtained from full-scale dynamic test programs on nine clay brick walls and four concrete block walls. The test walls cover a typical range of key wall parameters (H/t ratio, vertical reinforcing, splices, grouting and vertical load). It is concluded that the analytical model captures the global wall response well, over the range of wall parameters included in the tests. A subsequent report will use the model developed and verified here to extend the range of wall parameters studied during the test programs.
- Keywords
- Masonry; Seismic design; Compression tests; UJNR (U.S. - Japan Natural Resources Development Program); Walls; Concrete blocks; Earthquake engineering; Bricks; Reinforcement; Tests; Dynamic structural analysis