Research Article

Investigation on the Effect of Geometric Parameter on Reinforced Concrete Exterior Shear Wall-Slab Connection Using Finite Element Analysis

Table 11

Cumulative energy dissipation and viscous damping ratio for grade of concrete.

Specimen designationArea of OADArea of OBC2 ∗ π ∗() (kN mm)Area of Loop (kN mm)
Positive (kN mm)Negative (kN mm)

C1SWS1-3125.932130.6751611.4931125.4360.69
C1SWS1132.178133.9601671.3471331.1430.79
C1SWS1-4122.405145.5701682.8821569.4760.93