本节主要讲授与约束砌体(Confined masonry)相关的专业词汇、关键语法、复杂复合句的理解与翻译。

    (1) 约束砌体的性能 (Performance of confined masonry)

    (2) 圈梁与构造柱 (Ring beams and structural columns)

    (3) 约束砌体的施工方法 (Construction method of confined masonry)

【选择题】

1. The reinforced concrete confining elements are horizontal members called            and vertical members called     A    .

(A) ring beams, structural columns             (B) structural columns, ring beams   

(C) ring beams, ring beams                   (D) structural columns, structural columns

【简答题】

1. What are the major improvements in the performance of the confined masonry building over the plain masonry building?

【词汇英译汉】

1. confined masonry

2. ring beams

3. gravity loads

4. contour

5. lateral load

【答案】

1. 砖混结构

2. 圈梁

3. 重力荷载

4. 轮廓

5. 横向荷载

【句子汉译英】

1. 为了实现墙体的有效约束，构造柱应位于墙体的各个角落和墙体轮廓改变处，以及所有节点、墙体交叉口和自由端。

【答案】

1. In order to achieve effective confinement of walls, structural columns should be located at all corners and changes of wall contour, and at all joints, wall intersections and free ends of structural walls.