The Need for Simplified Design Guides of in filled RC Frames with Confined Openings

摘要

Infilled RC frames, mostly with opening, have been widely used construction type that is not listed in most building codes as seismic-force-resisting systems. Ignoring the existence of infill wall in RC frame design, however, may result in unfavorable mode of failure. Therefore, simplified design guide is necessary to encourage structural engineers to include the contribution of infill wall to the lateral stiffness and capacity of the RC frame.