Author(s)

Y. Mabuchi, T. Hanazato & M. Watabe

Abstract

Static shear friction tests on the model marble columns of the Parthenon for the aseismic retrofitting Y. Mabuchi," T. Hanazato/ M. Watabe^ ^ Ove Arup and Partners, 13 Fitzroy St., London ^ Tajirni Engineering Services Co., Ltd, 3-2-26, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160, Japan ^ Shimizu Corporation, 1-2-3, Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-07, Japan ABSTRACT The static shear friction tests between the marble drums have been conducted to understand their behavior when the drums undertake the translational loads, and to investigate the effects of the shear keys designed for aseismic retrofitting of Parthenon columns. The test results have given the load- displacement characteristics at the interfaces between the drums. The tests have also demonstrated that the shear keys are effective against seismic loads, and that the interface behavior depends mainly on the materials of the shear keys. INTRODUCTION Parthenon, the main histori

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