Analysis and design of confined masonry structures: review and future research directions
This article discusses the significance of confined masonry (CM) structures in terms of their
remarkable seismic performance in past earthquake events. However, the variability of CM …
remarkable seismic performance in past earthquake events. However, the variability of CM …
Towards Performance-Based Design of Masonry Buildings: Literature Review
Masonry is among the most widely used construction materials around the world.
Contemporary masonry buildings are primarily designed to comply with prescriptive building …
Contemporary masonry buildings are primarily designed to comply with prescriptive building …
Assessment of seismic design provisions for confined masonry using experimental and numerical approaches
Confined Masonry (CM) buildings have been embraced in many countries due to simple
construction methodology, affordability, and effectiveness in resisting the seismic loads …
construction methodology, affordability, and effectiveness in resisting the seismic loads …
[HTML][HTML] Effective properties of masonry structures and macro-model analysis with experimental verification
Masonry structures are the most prevalent type of buildings worldwide, and a significant
portion are situated in seismic-prone areas. Thus, detailed information regarding their …
portion are situated in seismic-prone areas. Thus, detailed information regarding their …
Confined masonry in seismic regions: Application to a prototype building in Nepal
Confined Masonry (CM) has emerged as an economical and viable construction technique,
which is practiced in many seismically vulnerable zones around the world. Despite having …
which is practiced in many seismically vulnerable zones around the world. Despite having …
[HTML][HTML] Numerical study on the structural response of a masonry arch bridge subject to flood flow and debris impact
Extreme flood flows in rivers and the floating debris they carry have the potential to generate
significant impact forces on bridges spanning the watercourse. Recent flood events have …
significant impact forces on bridges spanning the watercourse. Recent flood events have …
Vulnerability assessment and collapse simulation of unreinforced masonry structures subjected to sequential ground motions
J Shen, Y Zhang, J Chen - Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2022 - Springer
An unreinforced masonry (URM) structure damaged by a strong earthquake may be
threatened by subsequent aftershocks in an unrepaired state. However, there is no …
threatened by subsequent aftershocks in an unrepaired state. However, there is no …
Comparative analysis on macroscale material models for the prediction of masonry in-plane behavior
Simulating the mechanical behavior of masonry structures with reasonable approximation
using numerical models is a complex issue, mainly due to the uncertainties affecting the …
using numerical models is a complex issue, mainly due to the uncertainties affecting the …
The effects of brick wall and RC tie variables on the seismic performance of low-rise confined masonry buildings
An extensive parametric investigation is carried out to determine the effects of different RC
tie system and brick wall variables on the performance of confined masonry walls and …
tie system and brick wall variables on the performance of confined masonry walls and …
Seismic vulnerability assessment for masonry churches: An overview on existing methodologies
The present manuscript deals with the seismic vulnerability assessment of existing masonry
churches, which is a fundamental process for risk and consequent prioritization analyses, as …
churches, which is a fundamental process for risk and consequent prioritization analyses, as …