Investigation of torsion in confined masonry structures originating due to unsymmetric openings

UA Mughal, AU Qazi, A Ahmed, MM Ajmal… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Influence of Confining Element Stiffness on the In-Plane Seismic Performance of Confined Masonry Walls

MM Ajmal, AU Qazi, A Ahmed, UA Mughal, SMS Kazmi… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Confined masonry (CM) construction is being increasingly adopted for its costeffectiveness
and simplicity, particularly in seismic zones. Despite its known benefits, limited research …

Comparative analysis of mechanical characteristics in masonry walls: impact of aspect ratios and opening percentages

UA Mughal, AU Qazi, A Ahmed, UU Sahar… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Joint Behavior of Full-Scale Precast Concrete Pipe Infrastructure: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

A Basit, S Abbas, MM Ajmal, UA Mughal, SMS Kazmi… - Infrastructures, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study undertakes a comprehensive experimental and numerical analysis of the
structural integrity of buried RC sewerage pipes, focusing on the performance of two distinct …