ABSTRACT Experimental analysis of reinforced shear-wall with glass-fiber reinforced
polymer (GFRP) showed its applicability in resisting lateral loads with no strength
degradation, acceptable deformation capacity and energy dissipation as illustrated in an
earlier article by the authors. The observed performance of GFRP-reinforced shear walls
strongly suggested the necessity of proposing design procedure for such lateral resisting
member. To propose design guidelines, however, determination of the elastic