Post-earthquake damage investigations over the past 25 years have provided valuable lessons on the importance of reinforcement detailing. For severe earthquake loading, it is inevitable that neglected details lead to major problems. The designer must be aware of the importance of proper construction practices so that the structure is built according to design.
This paper gives recommendations for detailing practices related to design and construction of reinforced concrete structural wall system. These are based primarily on experience gained in laboratory tests. They are supplemented by findings from post-earthquake damage investigation. Design recommendation are summarized in the following section. Background for these recommendation is given subsequent sections.