Influence of Masonry Infill Wall Position and Openings in the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Frames

It is now widely recognized that the masonry infill frame used in reinforced concrete structures (RC) greatly enhances both rigidity and strength of surrounding frame. The lateral loading behavior this RC different from without infill, although structural contribution walls discarded many countries, including Algeria. This paper aims to focus on effect openings changing distribution panels global buildings. For this, a pushover analysis carried out evaluate seismic performance assess infilled RC, study results related capacity curve, inter-story drift energy. obtained show can drastically change overall regarding enhancing capacities energy absorption. Noticeable remarks terms distributing within are observed several recommendations concerning present practice might be important considered.