Considering the failure mechanism and weaknesses of traditional fabricated shear wall structures under strong earthquakes

a new type of fabricated shear wall with functions of energy dissipation and shock absorption was proposed. On the basis of model test and numerical simulation

seismic performance tests were carried out on four specimens with scale ratio of 1∶1.54 and shear span ratio of 1.52. Further analysis was conducted to investigate the effects of bolt number

axial compression ratio

and reinforcement ratio of edge members on the seismic performance of the new fabricated shear wall

including failure modes

hysteretic performance

bearing capacity

displacement ductility

stiffness degradation

and energy dissipation capacity. Test results show that the four specimens experienced shear compression failure

which was the same as the cast-in-place shear wall with the same shear span ratio. However

the proposed shear wall had better hysteretic performance and energy dissipation capacity

and the energy dissipation capacity was higher than that of the cast-in-place shear wall at the failure point. When the number of bolts decreased

the hysteretic performance of the new fabricated shear wall decreased

the wall deformation increased

while the bearing capacity remained almost unchanged. When the axial compression ratio or reinforcement ratio of edge members decreased

the bearing capacity decreased

and the ultimate displacement increased. Finally

the finite element model of the specimens was established by ABAQUS program. Comparisons of numerical results and test results showed a good agreement

verifying the correctness of the model

which can be applied to the analysis of the new fabricated shear wall.