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.

Senior Project Aspect Ratio Tests 12-10.xlsx (604 kB)
Spreadsheet to calculate strains at different aspect ratios

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