- Author
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Schultz, A. E.
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Hutchinson, R. S.
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Cheok, G. S.
- Title
- Seismic Performance of Masonry Walls With Bed Joint Reinforcement.
- Coporate
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Book or Conf
- Structural Engineers World Congress. Proceedings. Paper Number T119-4. July 18-23, 1998,
Elsevier Science Ltd.,
San Francisco, CA,
1-7 p.,
1998
- Keywords
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building technology
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bed joint
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cyclic loading
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masonry
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partially grouted
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walls
- Abstract
- In-plane cyclic load tests of partially grouted concrete masonry shear walls with bed joint reinforcement are presented. Specimen design and construction, and simulated seismic testing procedure are summarized. Lateral force resistance mechanisms are discussed in conjunction with observed displacement response. Parameters relating to initial stiffness, shear strength, energy dissipation and deformation capacity are highlighted, and initial stiffness predictions are compared with measurements.