Test and Bearing Capacity Calculation of a New Energy-Dissipated Precast Shear Wall

At present, most precast shear walls are implemented in accordance with the method equivalent to a cast-in-place structure, where the joint is complicated, and the construction is difficult. According to the characteristics of precast shear wall structures, the design method of “strong horizontal joints, weak vertical joints” for a precast shear wall structure is proposed. The existing horizontal joint method was used to form strong horizontal joints, and the damper was used to connect the vertical joints to form weak vertical joints. It can reduce the pouring of concrete and improve construction efficiency. Three types of specimens (Rectangle shape, T shape, L shape) were designed. Low cycle reciprocating load tests were carried out under different axial compression ratios (0.1, 0.3), and the bearing capacity and ductility of the specimens were studied. The results show that the precast shear wall structure has good mechanical properties. The ductility coefficient is close to or greater than three, and the maximum ductility coefficient is 3.62. The specimens have good ductility. The relative displacement of the damper is greater than 1.75 mm. All the dampers yield and dissipate energy, which improves the seismic performance of the structure and plays a good role in connecting the wall limbs. The strain distribution law of the specimen section is discussed, the simplified mechanical calculation model is given, and the calculation method of flexural capacity of a precast shear wall structure is put forward.

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