Building Damage Analysis and Research on Reinforcement Measures in Wenchuan Earthquake

Abstract:

The 5•12 Wenchuan earthquake was in M8.0, Mianyang felt strongly. Majority of the buildings have varied at different degrees of damage, especially in masonry-frame structures, Which reinforcement cost much higher for repairing; The 1200 buildings in Mianyang city or it’s Suburbs were surveyed. The results showed: masonry suffered much heavier damage and masonry-frame of the mixed structure by designing, which damage were significantly lower than without seismic design. Realization of the earthquake will not be collapsed, and after a simple repair it can be used. Buildings that suffered heavy damage which combined with the relevant code requirements and research in the past, adopt specific measures for strengthening the houses.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 193-194)
• Pages: 1253-1256
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.193-194.1253
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Ming Gao
• Keywords: Earthquake Damage Analysis of Buildings, Reinforcement Measures, Seismic Behavior, Wenchuan Earthquake

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