Numerical Modeling of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Strengthened with Fe-Based Shape Memory Alloy Strips. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2021 Rezapour M +3 more
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Validation of masonry systems for in-plane lateral loading using truss reinforcement [PDF]
, 2008 The paper presents and describes the main issues related to two building systems for modern masonry structures using truss reinforcement, currently under development at University of Minho, one based on lightweight concrete blocks and another based on ...
Freitas, Jeovan F. +4 more
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GrađevinarUnreinforced masonry structures are prevalent in urban areas. Many of these structures are vulnerable to earthquakes, which are the primary causes of damage and failure.
Sergey Churilov +5 more
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Capacity degradation and crack pattern development in a multi-storey unreinforced masonry building
Građevinar, 2015 A seismic assessment of a typical unreinforced masonry residential building without tie beams is presented in the paper. The numerical analysis was conducted according to the finite-element method using experimental data on the quality of the masonry ...
Naida Ademović, Mustafa Hrasnica
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Numerical model to account for the influence of infill masonry on the RC structures behaviour [PDF]
, 2005 It is a common misconception considers that masonry infill walls in structural RC buildings can only increase the overall lateral load capacity, and, therefore, must always be considered beneficial to seismic performance.
Costa, A., Rodrigues, H., Varum, H.
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Applications in Engineering ScienceCellular lightweight concrete (CLC) block masonry is an eco-friendly building material gaining popularity in both developed and developing countries.
Irfanullah +6 more
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Seismic vulnerability assessment: Methodological elements and applications to the case of Romania [PDF]
This paper is intended to present some studies undertaken in order to develop a seismic vulnerability estimation system to fit the needs of development of earthquake scenarios and of development of an integrated disaster risk management system for ...
Borcia, I. S. +5 more
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Experimental and numerical analysis of the seismic performance of concrete block masonry buildings [PDF]
, 2014 The increase in housing demand and the construction cost of the necessary houses for its satisfaction have motivated the study of economical and efficient solutions aiming at developing new construction methods.
Lourenço, Paulo B. +2 more
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Seismic performance of traditional half-timbered walls : experimental results [PDF]
, 2013 Half-timbered structures constitute an important cultural heritage of many countries, since they represent a typical anti-seismic construction adopted worldwide [1][2]; therefore, their preservation is of the utmost importance.
Poletti, Elisa, Vasconcelos, Graça
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Impact of New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquakes on the Central USA, Vol. 1 and 2 [PDF]
, 2009 The information presented in this report has been developed to support the Catastrophic Earthquake Planning Scenario workshops held by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Cleveland, Lisa J. +3 more
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