Static Experiment for the Seismic Performance of a 2 Story RC Shear Wall System

Abstract

>> The purpose of this experimental study is to evaluate the seismic performance of a 2 story RC shear wall system by the static reversal loading test. The lower 2 stories of the prototype structure were selected, and the specimens of this study were comprised of a T-type wall with an opening. The specimens were reduced to about 60% of the full scale size and were constructed to measure the result of the experimental variable regarding the existence of a lintel beam. To perform this study, the static repeated loading test was performed. According to the existence or absence of a lintel beam, the structural capacities and behavioral differences of the shear wall system were compared. The test results of this study showed that the specimen with a lintel beam underwent the seismic performance with an ultimate strength and ductility capacity better than the specimen without a lintel beam.

Seismic Response Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Wall Structure Using Macro Model

“…The proposed method was applied to a coupled wall specimen RCSW (Lee et al 2010). Figure 9a shows the configurations, cross sections, and reinforcement details of RCSW.…”