1 Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wyoming, Laramie, 82071, USA, tannerj@uwyo.edu
2 Former Graduate Student, University of Wyoming, Laramie, 82071, USA
3 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA, Lan.T.Nguyen@colorado.edu
ABSTRACT
Many engineering classes have an extensive theoretical basis, but have little instruction on construction methods, particularly in courses on masonry and concrete. This paper presents experimental results of two reinforced masonry shear walls subjected to in-plane lateral loads and evaluates the ultimate strength compared to the US masonry code. A graduate student constructed, planned and tested the first wall, while the second wall was constructed, grouted, and tested during four masonry laboratory sessions with planning accomplished by the course instructor. While the cost to benefit ratio is high, the authors believe that hands-on experience of laying concrete masonry units (CMUs), grouting, and constructing material test specimens are invaluable to the education of civil, architectural or structural engineers.
KEYWORDS: in-plane, shear strength, experimental, CMU wall, educational
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