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.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Civil Engineering

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Moehle, Jack Peter

• Engineering, Civil

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8108608

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/66884