Finite Element Modelling of Wall-Frame Connection for Confined Masonry Structure

Abstract

Confined masonry structures in recent times have found its popularity due to its behaviour against horizontal
ground motion and economic construction. These structures although economical require special design consideration for
its effective behaviour under seismic forces. In the current paper modelling of confined masonry wall representing simple
house wall panel is subjected to in-plane lateral load and finite element analysis is conducted for different connection
details between vertical RC member and masonry walls. The effectiveness of connection shall be determined based on
stress analysis of the joint using standard Finite element package.