Abstract
The use of unbonded posttensioned (UPT) precast concrete walls with horizontal joints as the primary lateral load resisting system in seismic zones has been considered in several previous studies. This paper introduces a design-oriented analytical model that uses simple formulae to estimate the nonlinear lateral load behavior of UPT walls, and compares this simple model with available experimental results. A previously developed UPT wall model based on fiber elements is also compared with experimental results. Each model is formulated to consider several critical limit states in the lateral load behavior of UPT walls. Comparisons showed generally good agreement between analytical and experimental results for three different test walls under monotonic and cyclic loading. The simple model is found to be sufficiently accurate for seismic design of UPT walls, and the fiber model is found to be sufficiently accurate for estimating UPT wall response under earthquake loading.
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