scholarly journals Analytical Modeling of Masonry Infilled RC Frames and Verification with Experimental Data

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Skafida ◽  
L. Koutas ◽  
S. N. Bousias
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Data ◽  
Analytical Modeling ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Rc Frames ◽  
Lateral Response ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Rc Frame Structures ◽  
Infilled Rc Frames ◽  
Masonry Infilled Rc Frames

The assessment of the response of masonry infilled RC frame structures has been a major challenge over the last decades. While several modeling approaches have been proposed, none can cover all aspects observed in the tests. The present paper introduces a simplified model built on the approach established by Crisafulli and Carr (2007) and addresses its calibration and implementation in a nonlinear analysis software for the evaluation of the in-plane lateral response of infilled RC frames. The proposed model uses a set of elements/springs to account separately for the compressive and shear behavior of masonry. The efficiency of the modeling approach is validated with available experimental data, yielding satisfactory matching. The most intricate issue encountered when attempting to represent a masonry panel is the plethora of the material parameters involved and the lack of complete and available test results. Thus, the numerical investigation is accompanied by a parametric study on the sensitivity of the model to the various parameters to identify the critical modeling quantities and provide guidance on their selection.

Experimental Evaluation of Masonry-Infilled RC Frames

1996 ◽  
Vol 122 (3) ◽  
pp. 228-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Armin B. Mehrabi ◽  
P. Benson Shing ◽  
Michael P. Schuller ◽  
James L. Noland
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Evaluation ◽  
Rc Frames ◽  
Infilled Rc Frames ◽  
Masonry Infilled Rc Frames

scholarly journals Cyclic behavior of GFRP strengthened infilled RC frames with low and normal strength concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Emin Arslan ◽  
Ahmet Durmuş ◽  
Metin Hüsem
Keyword(s):  
Lateral Loading ◽  
Cyclic Behavior ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Normal Strength Concrete ◽  
Strength Concrete ◽  
Rc Frames ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Normal Strength ◽  
Infilled Rc Frames

AbstractThis paper presents the experimental behavior of plane, non-strengthened and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) strengthened infilled reinforced concrete (RC) frames with low strength concrete (LSC) and normal strength concrete (NSC) under lateral reversed cyclic loading. For this purpose, eight full-scale, one-bay, one-storey plane and infilled (brick and aerated concrete blocks which are commonly used in RC construction) RC frames with LSC and NSC were produced and in-plane lateral loading tests were carried out. Test results indicate that infill walls considerably change the behavior of frames by increasing rigidity and load carrying capacity. By contrast, GFRP fabric used for strengthening of infilled RC frames improves ductility, load carrying and energy dissipation capacity of infilled frames with LSC and NSC as well. After all the test results were evaluated together, a GFRP strengthened brick infilled frame demonstrated the best performance under cyclic lateral loading.

scholarly journals Numerical Modeling of Masonry-infilled RC Frame

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiana A. Filippou ◽  
Nicholas C. Kyriakides ◽  
Christis Z. Chrysostomou
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Constitutive Models ◽  
Control Analysis ◽  
Rc Frame ◽  
Initial Stiffness ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Rc Frames ◽  
Rc Frame Structures ◽  
Infilled Rc Frames

Background: The behavior of masonry-infilled Reinforced Concrete (RC) frame structures during an earthquake, has attracted the attention of structural engineers since the 1950s. Experimental and numerical studies have been carried out to investigate the behavior of masonry-infilled RC frame under in-plane loading. Objective: This paper presents a numerical model of the behavior existing masonry-infilled RC frame that was studied experimentally at the University of Patra. The objective of the present study is to identify suitable numerical constitutive models for each component of the structural system in order to create a numerical tool to model the masonry infilled RC frames in-plane behavior by accounting the frame-infill separation. Methods: A 2D masonry-infilled RC frame was developed in DIANA Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software and an eigenvalue and nonlinear structural cyclic analyses were performed. It is a 2:3 scale three-story structure with non-seismic design and detailing, subjected to in-plane cyclic loading through displacement control analysis. Results: There is a good agreement between the numerical model and experimental results through a nonlinear cyclic analysis. It was found that the numerical model has the capability to predict the initial stiffness, the ultimate stiffness, the maximum shear-force capacity, cracking- patterns and the possible failure mode of masonry-infilled RC frame. Conclusion: Therefore, this model is a reliable model of the behavior of masonry-infilled RC frame under cyclic loading including the frame-infill separation (gap opening).

The Effects of Amount and Location of Openings on Lateral Behavior of Masonry Infilled RC Frames

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 2175-2187
Author(s):  
Elshan Ahani ◽  
Mir Naghi Mousavi ◽  
Ali Ahani ◽  
Mohammad Kheirollahi
Keyword(s):  
Rc Frames ◽  
Infilled Rc Frames ◽  
Masonry Infilled Rc Frames ◽  
Lateral Behavior
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