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In order to study the failure mode, seismic behavior and deformation capacity, four full-size small concrete block walls with different structural details are tested under low cyclic loadings. Based on the laboratory experiment, the cracking and damage process of the walls are studied and the initial cracking load and the ultimate load for the walls are determined. The strain of the reinforcing bars are recorded and analyzed. The test results indicate that the walls are easy to crack even if they can take rather large horizontal loads. Tie steel fabric sheets and columns can improve the seismic behavior, and enhance deformation capacity to prevent brittle failure of walls with openings on them. The ultimate loads of the walls are reduced because of the door holes, and strengthening measures should be taken in order to improve the ductility and earthquake resistance capacity.
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China Civil Engineering Journal
ISSN: 1000-131X
Year: 2006
Issue: 8
Volume: 39
Page: 45-50
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