Analysis of frame shear wall structures using finite strip elements

Abstract

The behavior of the coupled frame shear wall structure under a static loading system is studied using the finite strip method. The solid walls in the structure are modeled from ordinary strip elements; the connecting frames and spandrel beams are treated both as a continous shear connection medium, or directly as discrete beams spanned between strips (walls) and/or line elements (columns). The accuracy and versatility of the proposed method are demonstrated by numerical examples.