Research Article

Numerical Modelling and Simulation of the In-Plane Response of a Three-Storey Masonry-Infilled RC Frame Retrofitted with TRM

Table 4

Comparison of experimental and numerical fundamental periods.

Fundamental period (seconds)Bare frameMasonry-infilled RC frameTRM strengthened masonry-infilled RC frame

Experiment0.240.060.047
Model0.230.0620.049