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Response of infilled frames using pseudo‐dynamic experimentation
Author(s) -
Mosalam Khalid M.,
White Richard N.,
Ayala Gustavo
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.218
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9845
pISSN - 0098-8847
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1096-9845(199806)27:6<589::aid-eqe744>3.0.co;2-k
Subject(s) - masonry , structural engineering , frame (networking) , dynamic testing , block (permutation group theory) , dynamic loading , engineering , dynamic load testing , computer science , mathematics , mechanical engineering , geometry
An accurate and practical testing technique to study seismic performance of multi‐storey infilled frames is formulated. This technique is based on the pseudo‐dynamic method which can provide an acceptable approximation of the dynamic performance of structures under the influence of earthquake excitation. The pseudo‐dynamic experimental technique is outlined and applied for testing a two‐bay, two‐storey gravity load designed steel frame infilled with unreinforced concrete block masonry walls. From the discussion of the results, the dynamic performance of the tested structure is assessed. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.