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Seismic Benefits of Masonry Infill Walls by Anand G Raj is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Masonry infills in reinforced concrete (RC) frames can improve seismic performance by increasing lateral stiffness, strength, ductility, and energy dissipation, but can also cause problems like soft-storey effect if not uniformly distributed. Experimental testing of RC frames with masonry infills showed that infills contribute significantly to strength and stiffness compared to bare frames, especially when the masonry is reinforced and its reinforcement is anchored to the frame. While codes focus on infills
- Author
- Anand G Raj
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- EN