Partially grouted concrete masonry shear walls subject to in-plane shear load: a critical review

abstract: Although structures have been built from masonry for many years, little is still known about the behaviour of a wall subject to in-plane shear. This particularly true partially grouted concrete masonry. The factors that are affect strength this type discussed with varying results and interpretations highlighted. There consensus increasing axial stress increases shear reduces ductility However, whether reinforcement (both horizontal vertical) contributes remains an issue debate, as effect aspect ratio. Most codes standards do not differentiate fully masonry, often over predicting latter. Wall versus panel failure considered. Much work needs be done improve our understanding material