A Review of the Performance of Infilled RC Structures in Recent Earthquakes

The primary objective is to present the most representative types of damage observed in reinforced concrete (RC) structures due earthquakes. Those damages are divided according ten types. Examples and main reasons that could trigger each failure mechanism presented. definition these supported by post-earthquake reconnaissance missions Sichuan (China) 2008, L’Aquila (Italy) 2009, Lorca (Spain) 2011, Emilia-Romagna 2012, Gorkha (Nepal) 2015, Muisne (Ecuador) 2016 Chiapas (Mexico) 2017. An extensive discussion presented concerning infill walls’ seismic behaviour their interaction with RC structural elements. presentation significant learnings findings typical herein discussed compared common Southern European construction practice. impact walls on rehabilitation costs damaged buildings also studied. These those related entire building structure understand walls. Finally, a case study effect implementing simplified retrofitting strategies prevent soft-storey mechanism, one problems past earthquake events.