College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Architectural Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Architectural Engineering
Date
12-2024
Primary Advisor
Craig Baltimore, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Additional Advisors
James Mwangi, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Architectural Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This experiment examines possible inconsistencies in the TMS 402-22 masonry code between Section 7.3.2.5 and Section 9.3.5.6.2, regarding the requirements for special boundary elements in Special Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls. By investigating the two sections, it can be determined whether the two sections are in accordance with each other regarding aspect ratio. Tensile forces and strains are calculated respectively for each wall and block type and are compared to the respective tensile yield forces and ductile strains. This determines which respective boundary elements go past yield and become ductile. Based on this determination, recommendations can be made to the TMS 402-22 Code to accurately describe what is necessary for boundary elements and upon what conditions for masonry shear walls.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/arcesp/216
Spreadsheet to calculate strains at different aspect ratios