precast structures using R factor lower than those used fr cas-in-place-oncreesirucurs Inthe proposed NCh2369 forthe seismic design of precast concrete structures thee altemative structural systems are presented: namely, gravity loud systems, emulation of ‘monolithic systems, and jointed systems, as summarised below: (1) Gravity Load Systems Precast concrete gravity load systems are the most common precast systems used in (Chile. The precast stwtural members are not pact ofthe lateral-force-essting system land they should be designed mainly to rest gravity leads. Cast in place reinforced concrete walls, reinforced masoary walls of stool ames must be used as the cearhquake resisting systems Precast coneree elements and ther connections must withstand semi defrmitons without losing the capacity to suppor. gravity loads. Procaet reinforced concrete frames are designed according to section 21.9 of ACI 318.99. ‘Connections between precast concrete elements and the earthquake resisting system rust satsy a,b,c or d below. (2) Wet Connections (mulation) Precast concrete strtural systems with wet comections must comply with all requirements spplicable 10 monolithic reinforced concrete constrvtion resisting seismic forces. Wet connections must satisfy ACI 31899, specially the recommendation fr anchorages and spices (@) Dry Connections (emulation) Dry connections must be designed a song connections. A song connection must remain inthe elastic range while the designated nonlinear regions undergo inelastic response under the design ground motion. I the earthquake resisting system has beca exigned exclusively with dry connections, a maximum height of 18 m oF four levels inallowed.