Original scientific paper Reinforced-concrete (R/C) frames infilled with masonry wall, especially with the presence of an opening, are insufficiently explored structural elements. We have experimentally investigated influence of the opening’s type and position to the lateral response of reinforced-concrete frames with masonry infill. Correction factors, that take into account influence of the o...

Abstract Recently, the reinforced cement concrete (RCC) frame has been one of most commonly used structural systems for buildings in high seismic region due to its inherent earthquake-resistant property. However, there is still a deficiency understanding RCC building system dynamic behaviour during significant earthquakes. A 1/4th scaled framed structure tested on shake table present study. The...

Nonlinear simulations for structures under disasters have been widely focused on in recent years. However, precise modeling for the nonlinear behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls, which are the major lateral-force-resistant structural member in high-rise buildings, still has not been successfully solved. In this paper, based on the principles of composite material mechanics, a multi...