Mostafa Abbasnejadfard

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Opening on Stiffness and Strength of Infilled Steel Frames

Infilled walls are the major non-structural elements which have significant effects on the seismic behavior of structures. The shape and strength of the brick elements are the main parameters affect the strength of the walls. In addition existence of openings may have a reduction effect. To increase the strength of the wall and to improve its behavior, the borders of the openings may be strengt...