Precast load-bearing shear wall panels are used extensively for high-rise construction because of the ease and speed of assembly, and the high quality of the precast panels. The connections between panels are extremely important since they affect both the speed of erection and the overall integrity of the structure. This paper presents the results of a research program conducted to investigate ...

in the aftermath of the 1994 northridge, california, earthquake. a significant number of steel moment resisting structural systems were damaged. many studies and researches have been conducted to improve the seismic performance of structures after the catastrophe. one of the proposed connections for special moment-resisting frames included aisc-358 is kaiser bolted bracket moment connection, br...

The performance of precast concrete frame structures against seismic loads mainly depends on the beam-to-column connection. A ductile hybrid connection consists unbonded post-tensioning steel and bonded reinforcement bars, both which provide overall moment resistance to frame. Post-tensioning acts as a restoring force brings structure back its initial position upon unloading. Mild an energy dis...

The post-tensioned frame is one of the recently emerged structural systems for multi-story timber buildings. It characterized by a high level prefabrication and quick erection on construction site. developed at ETH Zurich based beam–column connections with hardwood reinforcement column in connection region base glued-in steel rods. Such system suitable low- mid-rise buildings that are located r...

The performance of precast shear wall panel structures subjected to earthquakes relies on the behaviour and integrity of the connections between the panels. The current lack of knowledge on the seismic behaviour of precast wall connections limits the use of such systems in earthquake areas. This paper presents results of an extensive experimental program undertaken at the University of Manitoba...