Reversed Cyclic In-plane Tests of Load-bearing Plastered Straw Bale Walls
Credit:
- C. Ash
- M. Aschheim
- D. Mar
- B. King
Published: 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 2004
The results of an experimental study on the lateral load resisting characteristics of 6 full-scale straw bale wall assemblies are presented. Walls having earth plaster and cement stucco skins and varied levels of detailing were subjected to reversed cyclic lateral loads. Preliminary recommendations are made for wall detailing, allowable design strengths, and R factors that may be used for seismic design, for walls that are nominally 8 ft. high by 8 ft long.
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