Performance of reinforced concrete buildings during the 27 February 2010 Maule (Chile) earthquake

• Published in: Canadian journal of civil engineering Vol. 40; no. 8; pp. 693 - 710
• Main Authors: Saatcioglu, Murat, Palermo, Dan, Ghobarah, Ahmed, Mitchell, Denis, Simpson, Rob, Adebar, Perry, Tremblay, Robert, Ventura, Carlos, Hong, Hanping
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ottawa NRC Research Press 01.08.2013; Canadian Science Publishing NRC Research Press
• Subjects: Building failures; Building law; Canada; Chile; Civil engineering; Comparative analysis; Earthquake damage; Earthquake resistant design; Mechanical properties; Reinforced concrete; Seismic engineering; Skyscrapers; Tall buildings; Chile; Canada

The paper presents observed damage in reinforced concrete buildings during the 27 February 2010 Maule earthquake in Chile. Performance of concrete frame and shear wall buildings are discussed with emphasis on seismic deficiencies in design and construction practices. It is shown that the majority of...