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The types of slit walls energy dissipators, from monolith or precast reinforced concrete, proposed by researchers and the seismic behaviour of these types of walls are described. The overall ductility of the structure increases, considering the energy dissipation solutions proposed by the researchers of the reinforced concrete walls, resulting a supplementary safety for the structure. The objective of these solutions is to create an ideal structure for tall multi-storey buildings, that behaves as a rigid structure at low seismic action and turns into a flexible one in case of a high intensity earthquake action. The solutions for increasing ductility proposed in this paper are viable and easily to use in constructions practice. For the analysis of slit wall, the researchers used a series of analytical calculation methods, among the most important being the equivalent frame method and the finite element method, both presented s. 3 of the paper. The researchers concluded that by using this calculations methods, the dynamic behaviour of the reinforced concrete slit walls can be simulated very accurate and realistic.

The concept of ductility estimates the capacity of the structural system and its components to deform prior to collapse, without a substantial loss of strength, but with an important energy amount dissipated. Consistent with the „Applied Technology Council” (ATC-34), from 1995, it was agreed that the reduction seismic response factor to decrease the design force. The purpose of this factor is to transpose the nonlinear behaviour of the structure and the energy dissipation capacity in a simplified form that can be used in the design stage. Depending on the particular structural model and the design standard the used values are different. The paper presents the characteristics of the ductility concept for the structural system. Along with this the general way of computing the reserve factor with the necessary explanations for the parameters that determine the behaviour factor are described. The purpose of this paper is to make a comparison between different international norms for the values and the distribution of the behaviour factor. The norms from the following countries are taken into consideration: the United States of America, New Zealand, Japan, Romania and the European general seismic code.

This paper investigates the mechanical properties of light mortars containing coal waste of Jerada mine, as a volume replacement for sand, with different percentages of substitution: 10%, 20% and 50%. The results revealed a decrease in the mechanical properties of composite mortars, including uniaxial compression and flexural strength as well as rigidity modulus. However, the heat treatment improves their ductility, and delays the propagation of cracks. Thus, the developed material is interesting for use in construction, serving as a basis for manufacturing prefabricated blocks treated at 600°C. These elements can be used for applications with large deformations, or with mechanical or acoustic vibrations.