Preliminary Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Waffle Walls

Abstract

A preliminary analytical method based upon modified plate bending theory is offered for structural analysis of a promising new construction method for walls of small buildings and residential housing. The new load bearing elements are termed waffle walls, and they are viewed as a hybrid between reinforced concrete and reinforced masonry walls. Laboratory structural tests are recommended to verify the analytical methodology and to study further the vertical and lateral load capacity of waffle walls.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA355253

Entities

People

  • Theodore A. Shugar

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aspect Ratio
  • Axial Loads
  • Concrete
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Moment Of Inertia
  • Reinforced Concrete
  • Shear Strength
  • Stiffness
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Yield Strength

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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