Performance of unreinforced masonry walls in compression: a review of design provisions, experimental research, and future needs
AAA Blash, BHA Bakar, UJ Udi, BSA Dabbour… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Unreinforced masonry (URM) is a construction of brick or concrete block unit that is joined
together using mortar, without steel reinforcement. Because of the heterogeneous nature …
together using mortar, without steel reinforcement. Because of the heterogeneous nature …
Seismic retrofitting systems for unreinforced masonry from a rural community perspective: an overview
Around the world, there are a lot of unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings situated in
seismically active areas. Additionally, the majority of these buildings were not built in …
seismically active areas. Additionally, the majority of these buildings were not built in …
Experimental investigation of confined masonry walls with openings
Eight half-scale confined masonry (CM) walls with and without confinement around the
openings were tested under cyclic in-plane loads. Initially, four CM walls, one solid and …
openings were tested under cyclic in-plane loads. Initially, four CM walls, one solid and …
Effects of RC ties on seismic performance improvement of confined masonry walls under combined in-plane, out-of-plane, and vertical loads
M Yekrangnia - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed at understanding the role of vertical RC ties in the seismic performance
improvement of confined masonry walls under combined in-plane, out-of-plane, and vertical …
improvement of confined masonry walls under combined in-plane, out-of-plane, and vertical …
[HTML][HTML] In-plane seismic behaviour of urm and confined masonry built from vertically perforated blocks and polyurethane glue
Masonry construction using vertically perforated clay blocks with large holes and
polyurethane glue is a modern technology designed primarily for low thermal losses. This …
polyurethane glue is a modern technology designed primarily for low thermal losses. This …
Influence of opening shape, size and position on the ultimate strength, stiffness and energy dissipation of confined brick masonry walls
Confined brick masonry structures have garnered considerable attention as an effective
solution for earthquake-prone regions due to their robust construction, efficient wall-to …
solution for earthquake-prone regions due to their robust construction, efficient wall-to …
Comparative nonlinear analysis of confined masonry walls: simplified micro-modelling versus finite element modelling in ETABS
This research investigates the development of a simplified micro-modelling technique for the
nonlinear analysis of confined masonry (CM) walls. The primary objective of this research is …
nonlinear analysis of confined masonry (CM) walls. The primary objective of this research is …
Influence of Confining Element Stiffness on the In-Plane Seismic Performance of Confined Masonry Walls
Confined masonry (CM) construction is being increasingly adopted for its cost-effectiveness
and simplicity, particularly in seismic zones. Despite its known benefits, limited research …
and simplicity, particularly in seismic zones. Despite its known benefits, limited research …
[HTML][HTML] Dynamic characterization and FE model updating via metaheuristic algorithm of two confined masonry buildings
This paper investigates the dynamic characteristics and Finite element model updating of
two confined masonry buildings in Messina, constructed in the aftermath of the devastating …
two confined masonry buildings in Messina, constructed in the aftermath of the devastating …
Numerical simulation of interaction properties at wall-to-tie-column interface for confined masonry walls
The confined masonry (CM) structure consists of load bearing walls strengthened with
nominally reinforced concrete tie-elements at the perimeter and other key locations. Various …
nominally reinforced concrete tie-elements at the perimeter and other key locations. Various …