Open AccessDiaphragms in seismic resistant buildings
Author(s) -
D. Kolston,
Briggs Buchanan
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
bulletin of the new zealand society for earthquake engineering/nzsee quarterly bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.917
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2324-1543
pISSN - 1174-9857
DOI - 10.5459/bnzsee.13.2.162-170
Subject(s) - precast concrete , structural engineering , earthquake resistance , engineering , seismic analysis , seismic resistance , reinforced concrete
The paper deals with the design requirements for reinforced concrete diaphragms. Although diaphragms are primary members
of the seismic force resisting system, ductile detailing of
diaphragms is not considered to be required. While the design
of diaphragms in regular framed buildings is straightforward, the analysis of transfer diaphragms involves more complex design criteria. Special considerations related to precast diaphragms are dealt with
in more detail.