Hybrid Precast Wall Systems for Seismic Regions

Hybrid Precast Wall Systems for Seismic Regions

To develop an innovative, economical building wall system that can survive a large earthquake with little damage, that will prove superior to conventional structural systems in speed, cost and durability. Proposed is a hybrid precast concrete wall system which combines mild steel reinforcement with high-strength post-tensioning steel to resist lateral forces. The objective of the research is to provide the required experimental, analytical and design validation for the classification of hybrid precast wall systems as special reinforced concrete shear walls based on ACI 318 and ACI ITG T5.1.

• Grant Details

  Project

  Hybrid Precast Wall Systems for Seismic Regions

  Grantee

  University of Notre Dame

  Category

  Concrete

  Subcategory

  Precast

  Grant #

  03-08

  Award Amount

  $165,000

  Grant Period

  January 2008 - November 2010

  Grant Status

  Complete

  Principal Investigators

  Professor Gino Kurama

  CPF Allies

  Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)

• Resources / Downloads

  • Hybrid Precast Wall Systems for Seismic Regions, 2012
  • Seismic Design Guidelines for Special Hybrid Precast Concrete Shear Walls, 2012

• Related Research

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  • 02-11 Precast Concrete Cladding Subsystems - Detailing for Regions of High Seismicity
  • 08-07 Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones (Extension)
  • 02-06 Development and Design of Untopped Precast Concrete Diaphragm Systems for High Seismic Zones