It is now widely recognized that the masonry infill frame used in reinforced concrete
structures (RC) greatly enhances both the rigidity and strength of the surrounding frame. The …

A detailed comparative study was carried out to investigate the impact of unsymmetric
openings on the torsional resistance of confined masonry rooms constructed in highly …

Experimental identification of stiffening walls is often limited to studying single-wall models.
However, these samples do not reflect many additional effects—torsion of the building and …

Confined masonry (CM) is a construction method comprising load bearing masonry walls
confined with nominally reinforced concrete (RC) elements at the periphery of walls and …

Confined masonry (CM) construction is being increasingly adopted for its cost-effectiveness
and simplicity, particularly in seismic zones. Despite its known benefits, limited research …

Cultural heritage preservation requires a deeper understanding of their seismic response
and imposes the use of effective strengthening methods. Fibre‐reinforced polymers (FRP) …

In this research, we undertake an extensive investigation focusing on masonry walls with
aspect ratios of one and two, both confined and unconfined, while also accounting for a …

Masonry buildings constitute a large part of the European building heritage. This building
stock often presents plan or vertical irregularity generally caused by the architectural and …

Historic school buildings, erected during the end of the 19th–beginning of the 20th century,
represent a specific constructional type that should be encountered as part of the common …

Experimental identification of stiffening walls is often limited to studying single-wall models.
However, these samples do not reflect many additional effects—torsion of the building and …