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Shake table tests and analytical studies on the gravity load collapse of reinforced concrete frames

Elwood, Kenneth J.; Moehle, Jack P.

PEER-2003/01, Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center, University of California, Berkeley, 2003, 346 pages (400/P33/2003-01)

The objective of this investigation was to determine the mechanisms that lead to the collapse of reinforced concrete frame buildings subjected to earthquake forces. An empirical model was developed to estimate the drift at shear failure for existing reinforced concrete building columns. A shear-friction model was also developed. Shaking table tests were designed to observe the process of dynamic shear and axial load failures.

Available online: http://peer.berkeley.edu/publications/peer_reports/reports_2003/0301.pdf