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Analysis of the cyclic behavior of masonry-infilled rc frames using the finite element method

  • University of California at San Diego

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Abstract

This paper presents two constitutive models that can be used to simulate the inelastic cyclic behavior of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames in a detailed manner. One is a smeared-crack model that is intended to capture diffuse cracks and crushing in concrete members and masonry units, and the other is a cohesive interface model developed to simulate crack opening and sliding in a discrete fashion. The interface model also incorporates Coulomb friction, shear dilatation, and the compaction of a mortar joint due to damage. The models have been implemented in a finite element program and used with an appropriate finite element discretization scheme to accurately reproduce the hysteretic behavior and failure mechanism of a masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frame subjected to in-plane quasi-static cyclic load reversals. The models have also been used to capture the damage progression and failure mechanism of a large-scale, threestory, infilled frame tested on a shake table.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Pages5805-5814
Number of pages10
StatePublished - 2010
Event9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: Jul 25 2010Jul 29 2010

Publication series

Name9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Volume7

Conference

Conference9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2010, Including Papers from the 4th International Tsunami Symposium
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period07/25/1007/29/10

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