Experimental and Analytical Study of Masonry Infill Reinforced Concrete Frames Retrofitted with Steel Braces
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 12
Abstract
In the present work a seismic retrofitting technique is proposed for masonry infilled reinforced concrete frames based on the replacement of infill panels by K-bracing with vertical shear link. The performance of this technique is evaluated through experimental tests. A simplified numerical model for structural damage evaluation is also formulated according to the notions and principles of continuum damage mechanics. The proposed model is calibrated with the experimental results. The experimental results have shown an excellent energy dissipation capacity with the proposed technique. Likewise, the numerical predictions with the proposed model are in good agreement with experimental results.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 12 • December 2004
Pages: 2032 - 2039
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