Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones

Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones

To develop a precast concrete diaphragm system comprised of untopped double tee units and a combination of ductile and strong connectors, using full-scale testing of components and half-scale shake table testing.

• Grant Details

  Project

  Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones

  Grantee

  University of Arizona

  Category

  Concrete

  Subcategory

  Precast

  Grant #

  02-06

  Award Amount

  $105,145

  Grant Period

  April 2006 - November 2007

  Grant Status

  Complete

  Principal Investigators

  Professor Robert Fleischman

  Industry Champions

  PCI Development of Seismic Design Methodology (DSDM) Task Force

  CPF Allies

  Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)

• Resources / Downloads

  • Evaluation Methodology for Precast Concrete Diaphragm Connectors Based on Structural Testing
  • Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones, Final Report, 2009 (updated, see 08-07)
  • Draft Seismic Design Methodology Document for Precast Concrete Diaphragms (updated, see 08-07)

• Related Research

  • 03-19 Seismic Precast Concrete Wall and Frame Structures with Short-Grouted Ductile Rebar Connections
  • 06-13 Opportunities for Investigating Precast Concrete System via NEESR Shake Table Tests
  • 02-11 Precast Concrete Cladding Subsystems - Detailing for Regions of High Seismicity
  • 03-08 Hybrid Precast Wall Systems for Seismic Regions
  • 08-07 Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones (Extension)