Shaking table tests of a one-quarter scale model of concrete hollow block masonry houses retrofitted with fiber-reinforced paint [PDF]
Scientific ReportsUnreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are prone to significant damage when subjected to ground motion. Some strengthening methods have been proposed to increase the seismic capacity.
Zamzam Multazam +4 more
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Shake-table testing of unreinforced fly ash brick masonry model with unreinforced elastomeric isolator [PDF]
Scientific ReportsSeismic isolation techniques are widely used to mitigate earthquake-induced damage in structures; however, their application in low-cost unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings remains limited.
Zoheb Nawaz Md +2 more
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Dataset from the dynamic shake-table experiments on a full-scale unreinforced clay-brick masonry building with chimneys [PDF]
Data in BriefThis data paper outlines detailed information on the acquisition and use of sensor measurements from shake-table experiments on a full-scale unreinforced masonry building.
Stylianos Kallioras +4 more
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Electronic Journal of Structural Engineering, 2022 The aim of present study is to determine the mechanical properties of hollow concrete block masonry externally bonded with coir and glass textile reinforced mortar composites.
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Buildings, 2022 The in-plane seismic performance of old unreinforced brick masonry walls strengthened with stainless-steel twisted bars and conventional steel bars (usually used in concrete reinforcing) was investigated in the present study. For this purpose, a total of
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Seismic Performance of Retrofitted Masonry Building Considering Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction [PDF]
Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering, 2023 Around the world, many unreinforced masonry buildings have been constructed for different usages, such as schools. Studies have shown the seismic vulnerability of these buildings.
Parisa Sartaji +1 more
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Study the relative contribution of materials, reinforcement and concrete layers at different levels of cyclic deformation of masonry walls reinforced with shotcrete [PDF]
Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering, 2018 In masonry buildings, walls are the main structural members that deal with lateral forces. The important point in seismic retrofitting projects is identify the most effective method of improving in various levels of displacement. Therefore, in this study
Elahesadat Hashemi +3 more
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Anisotropy Effect of Masonry on the Behaviour and Bearing Capacity of Masonry Walls
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2020 Firstly, an updated numerical model for the numerical analysis of planar unreinforced and confined masonry walls is presented. The model can simulate the main nonlinear material effects of masonry and reinforced concrete.
M. Smilović Zulim, J. Radnić
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 Historic urban cores in southern Europe are characterized by a significant number of existing unreinforced masonry structures that are known for their seismic vulnerability.
Javier Ortega +6 more
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Site investigation of masonry buildings damaged during the 23 October and 9 November 2011 Van Earthquakes in Turkey [PDF]
Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 2013 The purpose of this study is to scrutinize and interpret the damages to masonry buildings after a series of earthquakes that occurred in Van, which is an eastern city of Turkey, within 17 days in 2011, i.e., the first earthquake hit on 23 October having ...
F. Piroglu, K. Ozakgul
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