Rigidity of precast plate-monolithic wall connection

Abstract

Experimental research of precast plate-monolithic wall connection within specific system developed in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in 80's named MMS building system, is presented. System MMS is precast - monolithic building system specially adapted for high building constructions with characteristics of repetition of specific number of similar floors. The connections of monolithic wall and precast plate are executed with a dislocation potential joints opening which provided the structure displacement under seismic load. In this way joints become available for inspection and possible reparation/rehabilitation. The aim of presented researches is to determine the degree of connection loosening (yielding). The results of experimental tests will be used for numerical modeling of connections, which will be presented in forthcoming paper. © 2007 Akadémiai Kiadó.