In the construction of nuclear power plants using massive walls in Korea, the use of high-strength re-bars for shear design is necessary to enhance the constructability and economy. In the present study, low-rise walls(aspect ratio = 1.0) with 550MPa grade bars, were tested under cyclic loading to investigate shear capacity and deformation capacity of the walls. The results were compared with the performance of walls with grade 420 bars and predictions by current design code. The test results showed that ACI 349 underestimated the shear strength of the walls with 550 MPa grade bars. This result indicated that the ACI 349 predictions can be safely used for the earthquake design of the low-rise walls (aspect ratio =1.0) with 550 MPa grade bars.

• 백장운(서울대학교 건축학과 박사과정) | Baek, Jang Woon
• 박홍근(서울대학교 건축학과 교수) | Park, Hong gun Corresponding Author