AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON SHEAR CAPACITY AND BEHAVIORS OF REINFORCED MASONRY LOAD BEARING WALLS

Abstract

This paper deals with shear behaviors of reinforced masonry load bearing walls, where bond beam types of comparatively strong masonry units and mortar and concrete grouts are combined with each other under the various construction conditions. Two simple equations are clarified to be effective for predicting shear strength and rigidity before producing masonry units and assemblages.