This paper is based on the the post-earthquake evaluation of two heavily damaged historic
masonry mosques and the investigation of the effects of near-fault and far-fault ground …

Masonry buildings worldwide exhibited severe damage and collapse in recent strong
earthquake events. It is known that their brittle behavior, which is mainly due to the …

The fundamental frequency of a structure enables better assessment of its seismic demand
for an efficient design and planning of its maintenance and retrofit strategy. The frequency is …

This paper presents the experimental validation and analyses of a structural constructive
system based on concrete block masonry. The system has been proposed as an innovative …

Minarets, tall structures, connected or not to the mosque attract attention due to their specific
architectural features. Vulnerability to seismic damage has been witnessed throughout …

This paper presents the results of an investigation of the dynamic behavior of a reinforced
concrete frame that was strengthened by a buckling-restrained brace (BRB). The behavior of …

A finite element analysis was carried out to assess the seismic behavior of Mustafa Pasha
mosque in Skopje and the efficiency of a CFRP-based strengthening technique. The …

Historical stone mosques with masonry dome are complex structures due to their different
structural elements, material properties, boundary conditions, connections, etc. It is very …

This paper investigates the mechanical response of masonry domes to improve evaluation
of their structural capacity. Numerical simulations are performed considering a small-scale …

The need for repairing and strengthening RC buildings and their structural elements occurs
when their elements do not possess sufficient strength, stiffness, and/or ductility due to …