The Influence of Vertical Arrangement and Masonry Material of Infill Walls on the Seismic Performance of RC Frames

This study presents a finite element (FE) model, the accuracy of which is verified by comparison between numerical and test results. The calibrated model used to investigate influence vertical arrangement masonry material infill walls on seismic performance reinforced concrete (RC) frames through pushover analysis time–history analysis. lateral capacity, interstorey drift ratio, plastic hinge distribution structures discussed. It was found that damage with irregular more serious than bare frames, should be limited in design process. Moreover, disadvantages induced elastic modulus considered assessment irregularly arranged infill.