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Experimental, analytical and numerical analysis of the seismic behavior of Large Lightly R/C Walls cast with Wood Blocks System

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The paper deals with the experimental research and theoretical and numerical analysis on panels made with the construction technology known as Large Lightly Reinforced Concrete Walls–Wood Blocks System (LLRCW–WBS). The results of a series of experimental tests performed on real scale panels subjected to vertical load and cyclic horizontal actions on their plane are presented. Theoretical and numerical analysis have been carried out to understand the experimental results and providing calculation models suitable for the seismic design of LLRCW–WBS panels. Theoretical procedures and numerical models allow to determine the main mechanical parameters characterizing the seismic capacity of the panels, that are strength, deformation capacity, dissipative capacity and collapse modes. Results from theoretical and numerical analysis show a good correspondence with experimental results.

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  1. Faculty of Engineering, University eCampus, Como Via Isimbardi 10, 22060, Novedrate, CO, Italy

    F. Comodini

  2. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, Via G. Duranti 93, 06125, Perugia, Italy

    A. Fulco & M. Mezzi

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Comodini, F., Fulco, A. & Mezzi, M. Experimental, analytical and numerical analysis of the seismic behavior of Large Lightly R/C Walls cast with Wood Blocks System. Bull Earthquake Eng 13, 3471–3491 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10518-015-9766-6

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