ANALYTICAL ACCURACIES OF MAXIMUM STRENGTH OF ISOLATED FRAMED SHEAR WALLS BY THE LIMIT ANALYSIS MACRO MODEL

(Case of isolated framed shear walls subjected to diagonal load)

Abstract

This paper describes analysis accuracy of maximum strength of isolated framed shear walls by limit analysis macro model. This model is established from analysis output by elasto-plasticity analysis macro model. This model is considered based on the lower bound theorem of the limit-analysis theory. This model can apply shear strength of frames. This model guesses maximum strength of experiments with sufficient accuracy, even when shear strength of frames is not applied. Furthermore, if it is applied, accuracy became better. It is shown that these results are effective for evaluation of maximum strength of isolated framed shear walls by this model.