Neoprene-concrete friction relationships for seismic assessment of existing precast buildings

Tilting tests provide a value of the mean friction coefficient equal to about 0.5, with very low C.O.V.. Pulling tests underline a friction strength dependence on axial load and, in particular, a decrease in the friction coefficient as the axial load increases; a relationship for compressive stress-neoprene-concrete friction coefficient is proposed.