Table 4 Analysis of test results.
From: Cyclic Loading Test of Structural Walls with Small Openings
Specimen | Opening size (mm) | Opening depth (mm) | Opening location from end (m) | Nominal strength \(M_{n}\) (A) at critical section (kNÂ m) | Test results | Strength ratio of (B) to (A) (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
\(V_{u}\) (kN) | \(M_{u}\)(B) at critical section (kNÂ m) | ||||||
A | – | – | – | 916 | 330.8 | 1116.5 | 122 |
B | 150 × 120 × 60 | 60 | 0.1 | 920 | 326 | 1100.3 | 120 |
C | 250 × 250 × 90 | 90 | 0.177 | 820 | 331.5 | 1019.4 | 124 |
D | 300 × 300 × 90 | 90 | 0.127 | 794 | 352.5 | 1083.9 | 137 |
E | 300 × 300 × 90 Reinforcement | 90 | 0.127 | 793 | 356.2 | 1095.3 | 138 |