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Detailed and simplified non-linear models for timber-framed masonry structures [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
The need for improved methodologies to describe the post elastic behaviour of existing structures in the framework of seismic vulnerability assessment has long been recognised.
Kappos, A.J., Kouris, L.A.S.
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Experimental and numerical analysis of the seismic performance of concrete block masonry buildings [PDF]

open access: yes, 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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On the analysis of masonry structures without box behavior [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Assessment of the seismic performance of structures is still challenge. Historic masonry structures exhibit peculiar properties (low tensile strength and lack of box behavior) that make the task of the analyst even more difficult.
Candeias P.   +15 more
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Impact of New Madrid Seismic Zone Earthquakes on the Central USA, Vol. 1 and 2 [PDF]

open access: yes, 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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Equivalent frame modelling of an unreinforced masonry building with flexible diaphragms - a case study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
A case study was conducted to investigate the applicability of the equivalent frame modelling for the nonlinear time-history analysis of unreinforced masonry buildings with flexible diaphragms.
Derakhshan, H.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Empirical Fragility Analysis of Haitian Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings

open access: yesBuildings
This study develops empirical fragility curves for concrete and masonry buildings in Haiti, utilizing data from the 2021 earthquake. A dataset of 3527 buildings from the StEER database, encompassing a diverse range of building types, is used.
Marc-Ansy Laguerre   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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