The seismic vulnerability of traditionally constructed masonry infilled frames has been repeatedly highlighted in post-event surveys, as well as by experimental and numerical studies. Infill walls with sliding joints can improve the seismic response of these structures. The paper describes some design equations derived from a parametric numerical analysis focusing on the interaction between the RC frame and the masonry infill...

This study investigates the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) frames infilled with deformable masonry panels that include horizontal sliding joints. These innovative infill systems are designed to mitigate the seismic deficiencies commonly observed in conventional RC buildings with rigid infills, where the strong interaction between the frame and the infill often causes brittle and undesirable failures. The study...