Abstract: This paper presents and analyzes experimental results of tests of 15 four-column frame specimens subjected to progressively increasing unidirectional ground shaking to collapse. The specimens were subdivided into groups ...

Abstract: This paper presents a comparison of analytical and experimental results from an investigation of specially detailed ductile perforated steel plate shear walls (SPSWs). These SPSWs had low yield strength steel infill panels, ...

Abstract: This paper presents results of an experimental investigation of specially detailed ductile perforated steel plate shear walls (SPSWs) designed to accommodate utility passage, and having anchor beams with reduced beam ...