Seismic Behavior of Fiber Reinforced Concrete Structural Walls
Fiber reinforced concrete (FRC) structural walls are designed to improve the seismic performance of buildings through better ductility, energy dissipation, and crack control. The use of fibers—such as steel, synthetic, or glass—within the concrete matrix reduces the need for the usual transverse reinforcement and delays the onset of spalling and crushing by lateral loads. Experimental and research studies show that FRC walls exhibit improved post-peak behavior, reduced residual displacements, and better confinement under cyclic loading and thus are a good choice in earthquake-resistant design.
