In-Plane Seismic Resistance of Two-Story Concrete Masonry Coupled Shear Walls

摘要

The research is concerned with the in-plane seismic resistance of two-storyconcrete masonry coupled walls. It is part of the U.S. Coordinated Program for Masonry Building Research directed by the Technical Coordinating Committee for Masonry Research (TCCMAR). Task 3.1(c) of the TCCMAR Program involves 6 full-scale reinforced masonry walls, each two stories high, constructed in the laboratory. All specimens are of fully grouted hollow concrete masonry. Two specimens are single walls with door and window openings, and four specimens are pairs of walls, coupled by different floor systems, with and without lintels.