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Title: Multidirectional Cyclic Lateral-Load Testing of Repaired Self-Centering Cross-Laminated Timber Shear Walls
This paper presents an experimental study on the multidirectional cyclic lateral-load response of repaired post-tensioned self-centering (SC) controlled-rocking cross-laminated timber (CLT) shear walls (SC-CLT walls). Three SC-CLT wall specimens were investigated: an initially undamaged SC-CLT wall with unreinforced wall panels, a repaired SC-CLT wall with steel-plate reinforcement, and a repaired SC-CLT wall with steel-plate reinforcement and steel bearing plates on the foundation. An evaluation of the experimental response of SC-CLT walls (with and without steel-plate reinforcement) under multidirectional cyclic lateral loading is presented, with emphasis on changes in lateral stiffness and strength caused by damage. Steel-plate wall panel reinforcement is investigated as a repair approach to restore the lateral stiffness and strength of damaged SC-CLT walls. Steel bearing plates are used to repair (or avoid) localized damage to a concrete foundation when a steel plate–reinforced SC-CLT wall rocks on the foundation. The damage mechanisms affecting the changes in lateral stiffness and strength of each SC-CLT wall specimen are discussed. Assessment of the experimental results demonstrate that these repair methods are effective in restoring the lateral stiffness and strength of a damaged SC-CLT wall  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1635227 2037771 1520765 2401005
PAR ID:
10655718
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
American Society of Civil Engineers.
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume:
151
Issue:
12
ISSN:
0733-9445
Subject(s) / Keyword(s):
Cross-laminated timber Self-centering Steel-plate reinforcement Multidirectional lateral loading Lateral-load response Damage Repair Resilience
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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