Full-scale experimental investigation of the in-plane seismic performance of a novel resilient infill wall

2021 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 111826
Author(s):  
Xiao Lu ◽  
Shumin Zha
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Infill Wall

Experimental investigation of simulated ice accretions on a full-scale T-tail

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Papadakis ◽  
Hsiung Yeong ◽  
Reuben Chandrasekharan ◽  
Mike Hinson ◽  
Thomas Ratvasky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Ice Accretions

An experimental investigation of retrofitted cripple walls

1991 ◽  
Vol 81 (5) ◽  
pp. 2111-2126
Author(s):  
R. Shepherd ◽  
E. O. Delos-Santos
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Investigation ◽  
Full Scale ◽  
Contributory Factor ◽  
Cyclic Loads ◽  
Loma Prieta Earthquake ◽  
Damping Characteristics ◽  
Frame Buildings ◽  
Loma Prieta ◽  
Wood Frame ◽  
Extensive Damage

Abstract Extensive damage was experienced by wood-frame buildings during the Loma Prieta earthquake. A significant contributory factor was the collapse of cripple walls. This prompted the examination of the behavior of a group of full-scale retrofitted cripple walls subjected to in-plane cyclic loads. The results of investigating seven cripple walls, each 2 ft (0.61 m) high and 16 ft (5 m) long, are presented. Two are control panels, without retrofits. Two are strengthened with 1 by 6 inch (25.4 by 153 mm) braces. Two are retrofitted with 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) plywood and one with a steel strap tie. Stiffness, strength, and damping characteristics are summarized, together with cost aspects. It is shown that relatively cheap and straightforward modifications can substantially eliminate the vulnerability of many existing cripple walls to earthquake shaking.

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