Design and Analysis of Steel Plate Shear Walls

Author

Rebecca A. Lind, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Date of Award

5-2008

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Civil Engineering

Major Professor

Qiuhong Zhao

Committee Members

Richard M. Bennett, Edwin G. Burdette

Abstract

Steel plate shear walls are investigated as a lateral load resisting system with particular interest towards seismic loads. Past physical testing is studied in order to determine trends in failure modes and design considerations. Analysis is conducted on data from two, large scale, steel plate shear walls that were tested under quasi-static loading. The investigation includes energy dissipation, axial forces in members, bending moment, curvature, infill stresses, and shear distribution. Recommendations are made for future projects.

Recommended Citation

Lind, Rebecca A., "Design and Analysis of Steel Plate Shear Walls. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2008.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/399