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Abstract
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| The objective of this paper is to describe and analyze the failure patterns observed in reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings with masonry infill walls ranging from 3 to 8 floors in height. Structural as well as non-structural masonry walls suffered important damage that led to redistributions of forces causing in some cases the failure of columns. The importance of the interaction between the structural frames and the infill panels is analyzed by means of Non-linear Finite Element Models. The resulting load levels are compared with the member capacities and the changes of the mechanical properties during the seismic event are described and discussed. In the light of the results obtained the observed failure patterns are explained. Some comments are stated concerning the adequacy of the numerical models that are usually used during the design phase for the seismic analysis. | |
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International
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Si |
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JCR
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Title
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Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering |
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ISBN
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1570-761X |
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Impact factor JCR
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1,56 |
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Impact info
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Datos JCR del año 2012 |
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Volume
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10.1007/s10518-013-9499-3 |
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Journal number
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online |
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From page
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1 |
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To page
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21 |
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Month
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AGOSTO |
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