Shear Wall Resistance of Lightgage Steel Stud Wall Systems

本研究将评估轻钢立柱墙在我国地震活动地区建造中高层建筑中的抗侧向荷载能力。本研究将采用分析和试验相结合的方法来评估位于高地震区的两座实际中层建筑的剪力墙抗力，这两座建筑的设计采用了具有代表性的轻钢立柱体系。此外，研究项目还将对两种实际的轻钢立柱墙体进行单调荷载挠度试验和拟动力荷载反转试验。将确定强度、荷载/挠度特性和破坏模式，并为轻型钢立柱墙系统的设计和施工提供建议。

This research project will evaluate the lateral load resistance of lightgage steel stud walls in the construction of midrise buildings in seismically active regions of the country. The investigation will utilize both analysis and experimentation to evaluate the shear wall resistance of two actual midrise buildings located in highly seismic regions that were designed with representative lightgage steel stud wall systems. Additionally, the research program will conduct monotonic load deflection tests and pseudodynamic load reversal tests on two types of actual lightgage steel stud wall systems. Determinations of strength, load/deflection characteristics, and failure modes will be made and recommendations for the design and construction of lightgage steel stud wall systems will be provided.