Nonlinear simulations for structures under disasters have been widely focused on in recent years. However, precise modeling for the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls, which are the major lateral-force-resistant structural member in high-rise buildings, still has not been successfully solved. In this paper, based on the principles of composite material mechanics, a multi...

Reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls are widely used in high-rise structures earthquake-prone areas. Damaged by the earthquakes past decades, these buildings need retrofitting order to increase resilience of with shear walls. This study aimed investigate RC wall using energy dissipation devices. To this end, a total four 15, 20, 25, and 30 stories equipped as their lateral load-resisting s...

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 glob...

Cylindrical concrete cores of 10 cm diameter and height were taken from the columns and shear walls of randomly chosen 5-40 years old reinforced concrete (RC) buildings located in different towns of Istanbul and Izmit (Kocaeli) in Turkey from 2000 to date. The ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) measurements and uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) tests were conducted on 200 concrete core specimens...

Masonry infill walls are critical components of reinforced concrete (RC) frames, which may be damaged even under earthquake events moderate intensity, thus resulting in significant losses. Recent experimental and numerical studies have investigated innovative solutions for protecting these by reducing their interaction with the RC frame. Among these, specially shaped rubber joints were develope...