PERIMETER INFILL WALLS: THE USE OF BED JOINT REINFORCEMENT OR RC TIE BEAMS.

Ref.No: 63153200
Start date: 15.09.2005
End date: 14.05.2006
Approval date: 09.11.2005
Department: CIVIL ENGINEERING
Sector: STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Financier: BEKAERT N.V.
Budget: 15.300,00 €
Scientific Responsible: Prof. VINTZILAIOU
Email: elvintz@central.ntua.gr
Description: THE MAJORITY OF INFILLS IN GREECE ARE MADE OF CLAY WALLS.DUE TO THE SEISMICITY OF THE COUNTRY, THE TRADITION IS TO CONSTRUCT, AT MID-HEIGHT OF THE WALL A RC TIE BEAM.THE TIE BEAM, WHICH IS REINFORCED WITH 4 STEEL BARS, IS PROVIDED TO IMPROVE MAINLY ....
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