Full-scale Tests of Two-storey Precast Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls. Test Report - Test no. 1

This test report describes the experimental setup, the experimental methodology, and in-depth results of one of five full-scale tests of shear walls consisting of precast reinforced concrete elements. The report briefly introduces the motivation for performing such full-scale tests and the expected gains of the tests. The tests were conducted at the Center for Advanced Structural and Material Testing, CASMaT, at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The tests were designed and planned by the authors and the main part of the experimental work was carried out by the first author in collaboration with the technical staff of the lab. All members of the technical staff are acknowledged for their contributions. The main collaborator on the project was Betonelementforeningen (BEF), who provided financial support and expert knowledge besides the facilitation of the production and erection of the test structures. A special mention to Pernille Nyegaard, Jesper Frøbert Jensen, and Lars Reimer. The precast elements were produced at CRH Brørup - the production crew is acknowledged for their efforts. The structures were erected and demounted by EXPAN Montage, the members are thanked for a precise and thoughtful working process and their thorough interest in the execution of the tests. Without the support of BEF, the realisation of the experimental program would not have been possible. To the best knowledge of the authors, similar tests of wall disks made of precast concrete elements have not been performed elsewhere and for that reason, we are proud to present the results of the very successful campaign.