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Experimental and numerical simulation dataset of a ferrocement wall subjected to fully-reversed cyclic load test

  • 0Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
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February 8, 2024

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February 8, 2024

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Summary

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This study presents a dataset of ferrocement wall performance under seismic loads. The data aids in developing affordable, earthquake-resistant housing solutions for developing nations.

Area Of Science

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Structural Engineering

Background

  • Developing countries require affordable housing solutions with adequate seismic performance.
  • Ferrocement structural wall systems offer a feasible option for cost-effective and rapid construction.
  • Ferrocement utilizes mortar and closely spaced steel reinforcement for enhanced structural integrity.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To provide a dataset detailing the hysteretic response of a ferrocement wall under cyclic loading.
  • To facilitate the development and calibration of seismic performance models for ferrocement structures.
  • To support the structural identification of ferrocement walls in seismic-prone regions.

Main Methods

  • A ferrocement wall specimen was subjected to an in-plane, fully-reversed cyclic load test following ASTM Standard E2126-11.
  • Forces and displacements at the wall's top section were recorded.
  • A nonlinear finite element model (FEM) of the ferrocement wall was developed using SeismoStruct for simulation.

Main Results

  • The dataset captures the force-displacement hysteretic behavior of the ferrocement wall.
  • The experimental results provide valuable data for understanding ferrocement wall performance under seismic conditions.
  • The accompanying FEM allows for numerical simulation and validation of the experimental findings.

Conclusions

  • The generated dataset is suitable for calibrating hysteretic models, particularly those with significant pinching.
  • This data can be utilized for the structural identification and performance assessment of ferrocement walls.
  • The findings contribute to the advancement of affordable and seismically resilient construction methods.

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