Abstract: In order to design reinforced concrete (RC) structures in earthquake regions, it is necessary to understand the behavior of RC panel elements subjected to reversed cyclic loading. This paper reports the testing of 12 ...

Abstract: In order to design reinforced concrete (RC) structures in earthquake regions, a cyclic softened membrane model (CSMM) is presented to predict the load–deformation behavior of RC membrane elements subjected to reversed ...

Abstract: The shear behavior of reinforced concrete membrane elements (panels) can be predicted by rational models that satisfy the three principles of mechanics of materials: stress equilibrium, strain compatibility, and constitutive ...