A. Syrmakezis[1] and P. G. Asteris[2]
- Prof., Inst. of Struct. Anal. and Aseismic Res., Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens, Zografou Campus, GR-15773, Athens, Greece.
- Res. Asst., Inst. of Struct. Anal. and Aseismic Res., Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens, Zografou Campus, GR-15773, Athens, Greece.
ABSTRACT
In this paper, the seismic behaviour of multistory, reinforced concrete, partially infilled frames is investigated. Using the Method of Contact Points for the analysis of masonry infilled frames, the influence of the masonry infill panel opening in the variation (reduction) of the infilled frames stiffness has been investigated. A parametric study is carried out using as parameters, the area and the position of the masonry infill panel opening. The investigation has been extended to the case of soft stories, where infill does not exist.
Key words: Infilled frames, masonry wall, seismic response, soft story.
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