Seismic resistance of reinforced concrete frame structures designed only for gravity loads : Part II - Experimental perfomance of subassemblages

ABSTRACT

This report is Part II of a three part series on the evaluation of seismic resistance of reinforced concrete frame structures designed only for gravity loads. It is concerned with the experimental behavior of gravity load designed reinforced concrete columns and subassemblages under reversed cyclic lateral load. This report presents the study of four column specimens (with ans without lap splice), and two beam-column (exterior and interior) subassemblages of a one-third scale model of a prototype designed for gravity loads according to ACI 318 non-seismic detailing were subjected to axial load and cyclic lateral displacements.(AU)