Load sharing of masonry panels within reinforced high strength concrete systems

Abstract EN

Existence of infill has a direct effect on the system behavior and the transmission of internal forces.

However, data about load sharing characteristics in frames made of high strength concrete is still limited.

In this study, an experimental and numerical program has been performed using high strength concrete taking in our consideration the effect of in filled frames, inclusion of side columns, the method of construction of upper beam of the system and the masonry strength, in order to establish the salient features of the behavior of the system, modes of failure, deformational characteristics and strain development.

To conduct an extensive parametric study, nonlinear three-dimensional finite element analysis has been carried out.

The computational model has been verified against several experimental testing.

The numerical work aimed at providing more insight about the behavior and load path of the composite systems.