Seismic design of a multistory reinforced concrete frame structure: Comparison of the effect of conventional brick masonry and advanced dry-walling infill on the seismic response

In this paper, the influence of the infill in reinforced concrete frame structures on the seismic response of a five story dwelling structure is investigated. The effect of brick masonry infill and dry-walling infill are compared. The structure is modeled by finite beam and plate elements and analyzed by use of the simplified lateral force method according Eurocode 8 [1]. The advantages of dry-walling infill are stated and an outlook on further investigations is given.