Failure Modes of Low‐Rise Shear Walls
Publication: Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 119, Issue 2
Abstract
A summary of available data concerning the structural response of low‐rise shear walls is presented. These data will be used to address two failure modes associated with shear wall structures. First, the data concerning the seismic capacity of the shear walls are examined, with emphasis on excessive deformations that can cause equipment failure. Second, the data concerning the dynamic properties of shear walls (stiffness and damping) that are necessary for computing the seismic inputs to attached equipment are summarized. This case addresses the failure of equipment when the structure remains functional.
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Journal of Energy Engineering
Volume 119 • Issue 2 • August 1993
Pages: 119 - 138
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