Behaviour of 3D RC frames placed at different angles on shaking table

Abstract

Behaviour of RC frames placed at different angles (biaxially) on the shaking table is analysed in the paper. The testing was conducted on four two-storey one-bay 3D RC frames scaled down to 1:6 of the original size, the aim being to analyse defects commonly observed on residential buildings. All specimens had infill walls and similar window openings. The specimens were subjected to sinusoidal dynamic testing. Test results show that different failure modes occurred at all specimens in the X and Y directions.