Experiment to Study Earthquake Response of R/c Structures With Stiffness Interruptions
The object of the study was to develop improved understanding of the earthquake response of reinforced concrete structures having abrupt interruptions in the lateral-force-resisting elements in adjacent stories. The study comprises both experimental and analytical phases. Experimental work includes earthquake simulation tests of four small-scale, reinforced concrete structures and static tests of small-scale members and member assemblies which were representative of elements composing the test structures. Analytical work includes evaluation of several simple linear and nonlinear numerical models with emphasis on use of readily-available, approximate analysis or design methods.
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