ABSTRACT
Eleven tests were conducted on 1/2 scale, single story infilled frame specimens to study the influence of the relative strengths of the infill panels and the bounding frames and the frame aspect ratio on the performance of masonry - infilled R/C frames. It was observed that specimens with stronger infills exhibited a higter load resistance and a better energy - dissipation capability. However, their post - peak resistance dropped more rapidly as the displacement increased. In summary, infill panels tend to improve the lateral resistance of R/C frames (AU)
Subject(s)
Earthquakes , Cement Industry , Feasibility Studies , Engineering , Construction Industry , Construction MaterialsABSTRACT
Finite element models considered the fracture bahavior of R/C frames, masonry units, mortar joints, and frame panel interface have been developed to study the lateral load resistance of masonry infilled R/C frames, The models have been validated with the results of tests conduced on 1/2 scale, single story, R/C frames infilled with concrete masonry units. An excellent correlation has been obtained between the influence of different desing parameters on the performance of infilled frames (AU)
