Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention

<div>Cracks appeared in the PD-WESRCF specimen during pseudodynamic testing at 300 gal after (a) 4.5 s with lateral displacement of 7.32 mm and force of 320 kN, and (b) during the final stage (7 s).</div>

Shock and Vibration

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Figure 22: Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention 

Figure 22 | Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention 