Abstract: Aspects relating to codification of the in-plane shear strength of concrete masonry walls when subjected to seismic loading are presented in this paper. Particular emphasis is placed on a model that is capable of representing ...

Abstract: This paper presents test results of eight partially grout-filled perforated concrete masonry walls that were subjected to cyclic lateral loading. Test results obtained from this research indicated that the size of openings ...

Abstract: This paper presents test results of ten single-story reinforced concrete masonry shear walls. Test results are summarized and compared with design formulae specified by the New Zealand masonry design standard NZS 4230:1990 ...