UBC Precast Design Studio -Exploring Seismic Response of Precast Connections

Mitacs Accelerate has funded the first year of the Precast Design Studio. In this second and third year, the Mitacs intern, Chadia Uwamahoro, will conduct experiments on conventional horizontal connections to understand their cyclic behavior. The test setup and the experimental data will advance the scientific knowledge on the cyclic response of precast concrete shear walls and provide the infrastructure to facilitate the Precast Design Studio in future years. Grouted dowels and welded steel plate connections are being used in the precast industry; however, there is currently no data about their behavior in case of an earthquake. Data from these experiments will influence the industry’s future designs and use of these connections.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lisa Tobber

Student:

Partner:

Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program: