This paper presents the findings of a recent reconnaissance survey of the reinforced
concrete (RC) construction industry in Australia. The survey involved the review of the …

This paper presents modifications to the current AS3600 wall design formula developed
during a recently completed PhD research. At present the AS3600 design formula is used for …

The wall design equations available in major codes of practice (eg AS3600 and ACI318) are
intended for the design of normal strength concrete load bearing walls supported at top and …

The simplified wall design formulae specified in the Australian (AS3600) and American
(ACI318) concrete standards are intended for the design of normal strength concrete load …

This paper reviews the current seismic design procedures for reinforced concrete buildings
in Australia, with direct reference to the Australian earthquake loading code, AS 1170.4 and …

The purpose of this paper is to review and analyse previous research conducted on axially
loaded Reinforced Concrete (RC) walls, with and without openings, supported on three …

Following the 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes in New Zealand, unexpected failure
modes were observed in reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls, such as local buckling of …

Abstract The Canterbury Earthquake Royal Commission report (2013) showed that
cantilever reinforced concrete (RC) walls failed at a lower ductility capacity than expected …

Forty seven reinforced concrete walls with various opening configurations are tested in both
one-way and two-way action. The test panels, with a slenderness ratio of 30, 35 or 40, were …

The Australian Concrete Standard (AS3600-2009) includes updated guidelines for the
simplified design of axially loaded walls. More specifically effective length factors have been …