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The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.
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Document:
SP157-01
Date:
October 1, 1995
Author(s):
R. Park
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
157
Abstract:
Gives an outline of the many significant and pioneering contributions made by Emeritus Professor Tom Paulay to the understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete and to the design of reinforced concrete structures for earthquake resistance. Particularly innovative has been his research into the design of structural walls for earthquake resistance, including the concept of the use of diagonal reinforcement in coupling beams. Other internationally recognized research described include his outstanding investigations into the mechanisms of shear resistance of reinforced concrete, aggregate interlock across cracks, behavior of beam-column joints, and the capacity design and detailing procedures for structural walls and frames.
DOI:
10.14359/1042
SP157-21
D. C. Hopkins
The M7.8 earthquake which hit the Philippines in July 1990 caused extensive and varied damage to a wide range of structures, most of which were of reinforced concrete. Because U. S. codes are adopted in the Philippines, the event provides a unique opportunity for earthquake engineers worldwide to review their approaches to seismic design. This paper results from the author's involvement in a visit immediately after the event and his subsequent role, in 1991 and 1992, advising the Philippine government on reconstruction of damaged public buildings and infrastructure. Valuable insights into the real issues were gained through contact local consultants, government engineers, and government agencies, such as the Departments of Health and Education. The government's Earthquake Reconstruction Project is outlined and the effects of the earthquake briefly described as an introduction to the main issues: structural concepts, ductile detailing, construction practice and supervision, influence of "nonstructural" elements, and the value of site investigations. Examples are given to illustrate these issues in the Philippine context. The author concludes that proper attention to the basics is sufficient to significantly reduce earthquake risk, not only in the Philippines, but in many developing and other countries. In this International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, this has special relevance.
10.14359/1043
SP157
Editors: Nigel Priestly, Michael P. Collins, and Frieder Seible
A total of 21 technical papers comprise this Special Publication which covers recent developments in lateral force transfer in buildings. Note: The individual papers are also available as .pdf downloads.. Please click on the following link to view the papers available, or call 248.848.3800 to order. SP157
10.14359/14197
SP157-02
H. Aoyama
Summarized in this paper are the background state of the art in reinforced concrete beam-column joint design leading to the U. S.-N. Z.-Japan trilateral cooperative research, outline of the trilateral research, and its conclusions affecting the design practice in each country. Particular emphasis is placed on the transition of structural engineering research from empirical approach to rational approach which became apparent in the course of trilateral research and discussion.
10.14359/979
SP157-03
J. O. Jirsa
Problems associated with design of beam-column joints for shear have been studied extensively in many countries. Work in New Zealand on the performance of joints in reinforced concrete moment resisting frames in seismic zones served to alert designers all over the world to consider these problems. Fundamental studies conducted by Paulay and his colleagues and students contributed immeasurably to our understanding of the behavior of joints. However, the approaches used in design codes have not always been the same as those used in New Zealand. The reasons for these differences have much to do with design philosophies, research objectives, and code development procedures. Shear problems at locations other than joints and in elements where rehabilitation (repair and strengthening) is needed to improve performance of structures under earthquake generated deformations still lack definition sufficient for developing code provisions.
10.14359/980
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