A Review paper Advancements in Shear Wall Design for Seismic Resistance in Residential Buildings: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

This comprehensive review synthesizes diverse studies, providing valuable insights into the advancements, challenges, and future directions in shear wall design for seismic resistance in multi-story residential buildings. It serves as a reference for researchers, engineers, and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of shear wall dynamics in the context of structural stability and seismic resilience.

Shear walls are a prevalent feature in multi-story constructions as they effectively counteract horizontal forces and offer substantial rigidity and durability within the same plane. This unique quality allows them to carry both significant horizontal loads and provide support for vertical or gravitational loads, thereby presenting a valuable asset in the realm of structural engineering applications. The location and arrangement of shear walls in a building are important factors in their effectiveness in resisting seismic loads. Studies have shown that shear walls arranged in the form of a core at the center of the building are the most effective in reducing top-story displacement during earthquakes. Corrugated steel plate shear walls (CPSW) have been introduced as an alternative to flat steel plate shear walls (FPSW) due to their advantages in terms of stiffness, strength, and ductility. Double layer corrugated steel plate shear walls (DCPSW) have been found to have the highest inelastic deformations, which can be considered an advantage over CPSWs. End shear walls in tall buildings have been shown to decrease maximum inter-story drift and improve seismic performance.

Keywords: Shear walls, multi-story residential buildings, lateral support, seismic performance, structural integrity, retrofitting, literature review