Title:
Precast Concrete in Seismic-Resisting Building Frames in New Zealand
Author(s):
R. Park
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
12
Issue:
11
Appears on pages(s):
43-51
Keywords:
continuity (structural); deformation; ductility; framing systems; earthquake-resistant structures; frames; moments; multistory buildings; precast concrete; prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; structural design; Design
DOI:
Date:
11/1/1990
Abstract:
Outlines current use of precast concrete in earthquake-resistant multistory reinforced concrete buildings in New Zealand. Floors are commonly one-way precast concrete members, reinforced or prestressed, with composite cast-in-place reinforced concrete topping. Moment-resisting frames include precast reinforced concrete beams spanning between columns, precast reinforced concrete beams passing through columns, and T-shaped and cruciform precast reinforced concrete units.