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Analysis of the interaction between a precast wall cladding panel and a reinforced concrete frame under linear static and dynamics forces has been performed. Two computer programs LDYN and LSTAT were written to evaluate the effects on the lateral displacements and dynamic characteristics of a moment resisting frame when the cladding is incorporated into the analysis as a structural component. The data indicates a significant change in lateral displacement, natural frequency, member force distribution and connector forces when compared with a frame neglecting the structural characteristics of the cladding.

Analysis of the interaction between a precast wall cladding panel and a reinforced concrete frame under linear static and dynamics forces has been performed. Two computer programs (LDYN and LSTAT) were written to evaluate the effects on the lateral displacements and dynamic characteristics of a moment resisting frame when the cladding is incorporated into the analysis as a structural component. The data indicates a significant change in lateral displacement, natural frequency, member force distribution and connector forces when compared with a frame neglecting the structural characteristics of the cladding.