| "The objective of this study is to investigate shear failure mechanism of RC wall-type piers under cyclic loads and also to evaluate JRA (Japan Road Association) design code recommendations on design of such members particularly whether or not they can be classified in deep beams category. If they are in deep beam category, mechanism of failure results higher shear capacity than conventional form of shear failure with large shear span to depth ratio which is also basis of JRA design code. The results of both experiment and analysis confirmed that those members should be classified in deep beam category and addition shear load capacity due to the arch action should be taken into account otherwise the design will be quite conservative." |
