| The objective of this study is to investigate shear failure mechanism of RC wall-type piers under cyclic loads by means of nonlinear finite element method. This study follows previous study on evaluation of JRA (Japan Road Association) design code recommendations on design of such members particularly whether or not they can be classified in deep beams category. Peak load as well as cycles up to the peak and a part of post-peak response well agreed with test results where in shear band was clearly formed in further load steps almost in location where shear cracks observed during test process. |
