Behavior and Design of High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams and Coupled-Wall Systems

19 Jul 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne

A series of tests has been conducted to investigate the use of strain-hardening, high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) in the critical regions of coupled-wall systems. A component test …

http://nees.org/resources/3212

A Summary of Ten Years of Research on HPFRC Coupling Beams

27 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, James Wight, Remy Lequesne

The design of coupling or “link” beams connecting structural walls in earthquake-resistant construction requires the use of intricate diagonal and transverse reinforcement detailing to ensure …

http://nees.org/resources/2865

High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Coupled-Wall Systems: Design and Behavior

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne, James Wight, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos

Two large-scale, four-story, coupled-wall specimens were tested under lateral displacement reversals to investigate the use of strain-hardening, high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) in …

http://nees.org/resources/2856

Seismic Detailing and Behavior of Coupled-Wall Systems with High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne, James Wight, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos

A series of tests has been conducted to investigate the use of strain-hardening, high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) in the critical regions of coupled-wall systems. A component test …

http://nees.org/resources/2854

Large-Scale Testing of High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Coupled Walls

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne, James Wight, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos

Two large-scale, four-story, coupled-wall specimens were tested under lateral displacement reversals to investigate the impact that the use of high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) has …

http://nees.org/resources/2852

Test of a Coupled Wall with High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, James Wight

Results from the test of a large-scale coupled-wall specimen consisting of two T-shaped reinforced concrete structural walls joined at four levels by precast coupling beams are presented. Each …

http://nees.org/resources/2850

Seismic Detailing and Behavior of Coupling Beams With High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Remy Lequesne, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, James Wight

This paper summarizes a series of tests performed on strain hardening High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (HPFRC) coupling beams with span length-to-depth ratios () of 1.75 and 2.75. These …

http://nees.org/resources/2848

The Design of Coupled Wall Systems for Earthquake Motions with High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): James Wight, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, Remy Lequesne

This paper describes an investigation of the use of strain-hardening, high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) in the critical regions of coupled walls that constitute the primary lateral …

http://nees.org/resources/2846

Earthquake-Resistant Design of Coupling Beam Elements Incorporating High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): James Wight, Remy Lequesne

This paper highlights an ongoing study aimed at investigating the use of strain-hardening, high performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) materials in the critical regions of coupled walls that …

http://nees.org/resources/2844

High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete for Earthquake-Resistant Design of Coupled Wall Systems

25 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): James Wight, Gustavo Parra-Montesinos, Remy Lequesne

This study integrates research in the fields of high performance fiber reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete structures, and large-scale experimentation to develop new coupled wall systems that …

http://nees.org/resources/2842