Shake table tests on deficient RC buildings strengthened using post-tensioned metal straps
Date Issued
January 1, 2014
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-00458-7_11
Abstract
The European research project BANDIT investigated the effectiveness of a novel Post-Tensioned Metal Strapping (PTMS) strengthening technique at improving the seismic performance of deficient RC buildings using shake table tests. A full-scale two-story structure was designed with inadequate reinforcement detailing of columns and beam-column joints so as to simulate typical deficient buildings in Mediterranean and developing countries. Initial shaking table tests were carried out until significant damage was observed in the beam-column joints.