Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
Publisher
ISEC Press
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
32721
Abstract
This paper reviews the approach of eleven national codes on the analysis and design of masonry-infilled frames. It is shown that, in general, codes can be divided into two groups. The first group isolates the masonry and frame members by providing gaps to minimize the interaction between them. This method ensures that the complexities involved in analyzing the structure is avoided. However, the width of the gaps recommended is different for each of the codes. The second group takes advantage of the presence of high stiffness and strength masonry infill. In this technique, an equivalent-strut modeling strategy is mostly recommended. It is shown that the strut model suggested in each of the codes is different. An attempt to obtain a generic model for masonry-infilled frame failed largely due to the existence of many behavior-influencing parameters. Finally, it is suggested to have a paradigm shift in the modeling strategy where the masonry-infilled frames are classified into different categories and a model is suggested for each of them.
DOI
10.14455/ISEC.2020.7(2).STR-48
Creative Commons License
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Comments
Dorji, S., Derakhshan, H., Zahra, T., Thambiratnam, D. P., & Mohyeddin, A. (2020, November-December). Seismic design of masonry-infilled frames: A review of codified approaches [Paper presentation]. Proceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction, Christchurch, New Zealand. https://doi.org/10.14455/ISEC.2020.7(2).STR-48