This paper proposed a hybrid precast concrete shear wall emulating monolithic construction (HPWEM) that utilized grouted\nvertical connecting reinforcements and unbonded posttensioned high-strength strands across the horizontal joint for the lateral\nresistance. The grouted reinforcements with predetermined debond length were used to provide strength by tension and energy\ndissipation by yielding. The posttensioned strands were mainly employed to offer the restoring force to reduce the residual\ndisplacement by elastic extension. The overlapping welded closed stirrups improved the confinement property of the restrained\nconcrete, avoiding the brittle failure. Six HPWEM specimens, considering variables including the amounts of strands and the\ndebond lengths of grouted reinforcements, as well as one referenced cast-in-place monolithic wall specimen, were tested under\nthe low-cycle reversed lateral load. The HPWEM specimens were capable of providing strength, stiffness, ductility, and energy\ndissipation equivalent to that of the monolithic wall specimen under certain variable condition.
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