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 …

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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 …

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Implementation of High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Coupling Beams in High-Rise Core-Wall Structures

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

Experimental and analytical studies that led to the incorporation of strain-hardening, high-performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) coupling beams in the design of a high-rise core-wall …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

(Practitioners) A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Series | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

Designed for practitioners- this video describes the relationship between shear and torsion - and how this affects the failure of concrete columns. Conducted at the University of Illinois, and funded …

http://nees.org/resources/1212

(Researchers) Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Series | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

Designed for researchers- this video describes the relationship between shear and torsion - and how this affects the failure of concrete columns. Conducted at the University of Illinois, and funded …

http://nees.org/resources/1211

(Senior and Graduate) Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Series | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

Designed for seniors and graduate students - this video describes the relationship between shear and torsion - and how this affects the failure of concrete columns. Conducted at the University of …

http://nees.org/resources/1210

(Freshman) Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Series | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

Designed for college freshman- this video describes the relationship between shear and torsion - and how this affects the failure of concrete columns. Conducted at the University of Illinois, and …

http://nees.org/resources/1209

(K-12/Public) Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Series | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

Designed for K-12 viewers, and also those in the general public - this video describes the relationship between shear and torsion - and how this affects the failure of concrete columns. Conducted at …

http://nees.org/resources/1208

A Study of Shear and Torsion in Small Scale Bridge Piers - Introduction

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1151

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Challenges: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1153

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Motivation: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1155

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Need for Structural Testing: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1157

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Introduction to Shear: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1159

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Introduction to ShearTorsion Response: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1163

Small Scale Bridge Piers - Motivation to Study Combined Response: A Study of Shear and Torsion

05 Oct 2010 | Multimedia | Contributor(s): Gregory Pluta, Dan Kuchma, Thomas Frankie, NEES EOT

This video was created by the NEES Network at the University of Illinois. By studying the effects of shear and torsion this program hopes to reduce the damaging effects of earthquakes on residential …

http://nees.org/resources/1165