Ultimate Strength of RC Wall Panels with Openings
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 116, Issue 6
Abstract
Test results of 12 reinforced concrete (RC) wall panels with openings are presented. The panels have been subjected to in‐plane vertical loads applied at an eccentricity to represent possible accidental eccentricity that occurs in practice due to constructional imperfections. The 12 specimens consist of two identical groups of six panels each. One group of panels is tested in one‐way in‐plane action (i.e., supported at top and bottom edges against lateral displacement). The second group of panels is tested in two‐way in‐plane action (i.e., supported on all the four edges against lateral displacement). Openings in the panels represent typical door and window openings. Cracking loads, ultimate loads, crack patterns, and lateral deflections of the panels are studied. Empirical methods have been developed for the prediction of ultimate load. Also, lateral deflections, cracking loads, and ultimate loads of identical loads tested under one‐way and two‐way action are compared.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 116 • Issue 6 • June 1990
Pages: 1565 - 1577
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Copyright © 1990 ASCE.
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Published online: Jun 1, 1990
Published in print: Jun 1990
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