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 500 gal after (a) 2.16 s with lateral displacement of 33 mm and force of –641 kN, and (b) during the final stage (7 s).</div>

Shock and Vibration

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Figure 24: Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention 

Figure 24 | Pseudodynamic Testing of Buildings Retrofitted with External Steel Reinforced Concrete Frames to Increase Lateral Strength for Earthquake Damage Prevention 