Experimental Assessment of Controlled Rocking Masonry Shear Walls without Post-tensioning

Several research studies have recently evaluated the seismic response of controlled rocking masonry walls (CRMWs) with unbonded post-tensioning (PT) tendons. These studies demonstrated that such walls typically have both low damage and the ability to self-center, thus presenting an enhanced seismic response compared to conventional fixed-base shear walls. However, practical difficulties related to PT implementation during construction, coupled …