Investigation of shear behaviour of vertical joints between precast concrete wall panels

Abstract

An experimental program is undertaken to study the behaviour of vertical joints between precast wall panels. The parameters such as type of transverse reinforcement in the joint, amount and distribution of joint reinforcements, shape of the join and strength of the joint grout are considered in this experimental program. The testsetup, specimens, instrumentation are reported in this paper. The results of a typical test are presented.