Université de sherbrooke

Ph.D. research on Earthquake Response of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Squat Walls. 8 squat walls were constructed and tested under simultaneous axial and simulated earthquake loads. Two different testing setups, specially designed at the University of Sherbrooke, were designed and built. 65mm DYWIDAG Tie-downs were used to post-tension the walls to the lab floor. 4 hydraulic jacks were used to apply the axial load. A rigid steel capping-beam was used to transfer the axial and lateral loads to… Show more Ph.D. research on Earthquake Response of GFRP-Reinforced Concrete Squat Walls. 8 squat walls were constructed and tested under simultaneous axial and simulated earthquake loads. Two different testing setups, specially designed at the University of Sherbrooke, were designed and built. 65mm DYWIDAG Tie-downs were used to post-tension the walls to the lab floor. 4 hydraulic jacks were used to apply the axial load. A rigid steel capping-beam was used to transfer the axial and lateral loads to the walls. 26 steel rollers were provided between the beam and the top of wall to ensure minimal frictional resistance during the tests. Research outcomes published in ACI Structural & Engineering Structures Journals (See Publications section). Show less

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Associated with Islam Shabana

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Associated with Islam Shabana