Seismic Performance Improvement of 3D Reinforced Concrete Frames with Different Strengthening Applications

Abstract:

This study used test frames were purposely detailed and constructed with observed deficiencies in investigated dormitory buildings of Turkey. In this study, four reinforced concrete frames were produced two storeys, one bay and 3D in 1/6 geometric scale was tested. Since the studied frame was the external frame of the structure, brick infill wall with a window opening was also included. The first specimen was the reference specimen and contained no strengthening and no brick wall. The second specimen was contained brick wall. The third specimen was strengthened with internal steel panel. Finally fourth specimen’s was strengthened with infilled RC shear wall. The test specimens were subjected to reversed cyclic quasi-static lateral loading. Strength of the test specimens were measured and compared. Test results indicated that the strengthened specimens displayed significantly higher lateral strength than the reference specimen considerably.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 789-790)
• Pages: 1140-1144
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.789-790.1140
• Online since: September 2015
• Authors: Fatih Bahadir*, Fatih Süleyman Balik
• Keywords: 3D, Brick Wall, RC Shear Wall, Steel Panel, Strengthening

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