| Abstract: | This paper presents a method of analysis capable of calculating the response of an R/C coupled shear wall structure subjected to strong earthquake motion without major complications existing in the method itself. The relative simplicity is achieved while retaining reasonable reliability in the computed response. The reliability of the computed results are tested against 1- the measured responses of a cantilever column member and a 6-storey coupled shear wall system under static cyclic lateral loads; and 2- the measured responses of two coupled shear wall structures which were subjected to simulated earthquake motions on the University of Illinois Earthquake Simulator. The effects of moment-axial force interaction in the wall members on the computed overall responses of the coupled shear wall structures and on the behaviour of each individual wall are discussed. |
