@Article{sdhm.2025.059524,
AUTHOR = {Ahed Habib, Zaid A. Al-Sadoon, Murat Saatcioglu, Ausamah Al Houri, Mohamed Maalej, Salah Al-Toubat, Mazen Shrif},
TITLE = {Seismic Behavior of Squat Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review},
JOURNAL = {Structural Durability \& Health Monitoring},
VOLUME = {19},
YEAR = {2025},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {417--439},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/sdhm/v19n3/60299},
ISSN = {1930-2991},
ABSTRACT = {Squat reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls are essential structural elements in low-rise buildings, valued for their high strength and stiffness. However, research on their seismic behavior remains limited, as most studies focus on tall, slender walls, which exhibit distinct failure mechanisms and deformation characteristics. This study addresses this gap by conducting an extensive review of existing research on the seismic performance of squat RC shear walls. Experimental studies, analytical models, and numerical simulations are examined to provide insights into key factors affecting wall behavior during seismic events, including material properties, wall geometry, reinforcement detailing, and loading conditions. The review aims to support safer design practices by identifying current knowledge gaps and offering guidance on areas needing further investigation. The findings are expected to aid researchers and practitioners in refining seismic design codes, ultimately contributing to the development of more resilient squat RC shear walls for earthquake-prone regions. This research underscores the importance of improving structural resilience to enhance the safety and durability of buildings.},
DOI = {10.32604/sdhm.2025.059524}
}