Abstract
Observations of an experimental research programme on the response of high-strength concrete structural walls under cyclic loading have been presented in the companion paper. In the present paper, a subsequent analysis has been carried out in order to assess the contribution of deformation components—that is, flexural, diagonal shear, and sliding shear on total displacement. The results from the analysis are then utilised to evaluate the prevailing inelastic deformation mode in each of the walls. Moment–curvature characteristics, ductility and damage index are quantified and discussed in relation to both axial stress levels and the amount of web reinforcement. Consequently, the implications of both experimental and analytical studies on the seismic design of high-strength concrete walls are discussed.
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