Each specimen consisted of a precast, rectilinear coupling beam, in a vertical position, connected to two large rectilinear blocks that simulated end regions of two linked walls. The main ...

The concept was investigated in precast walls nearly a decade ago through the NSF ... these interactions should be addressed by understanding the wall-floor connection responses. Finally, to ensure ...

Originally, the project team designed a system of only precast panels, but this created challenging connection details, so they opted for cast-in-place beams to connect the panels. These beams ...