Green Seismic Engineering: A Review of Research Advances in Waste Tire Rubber-Enhanced Steel Plate Shear Wall Systems

Abstract

Consequently, the incorporation of waste tire rubber in SPSW systems amounts to a novel direction in sustainable seismic engineering retrofitting solutions. In this article, a comprehensive review on the mechanical behavior together with the eco-friendly and actual applications for earthquake-resistant design of waste tire rubber-enhanced steel plate shear wall systems is summarized from previous literature. This paper will review the recent findings from research on the application of recycled tire rubber as damping material and energy dissipation enhancement as well as for improving structural performance in SPSW arrangements. Material characterization, design methodologies, experimental investigations and numerical modeling approaches are critically reviewed. Results of the review shows that conventional SPSW systems are significantly improved in energy dissipation capacity, ductility enhancement and environmental sustainable by recycling waste tire rubber in these special concrete masonry shear walls. The discussion sheds light on current challenges and future research directions to make the field mature for practical implementation of such green seismic engineering solutions.