While the influence of the component strength on the structural behaviour of Historic
Masonry Structures (HMS) is relatively well studied, few studies have investigated masonry …

A considerable amount of historic masonry structures (HMS) are composed of irregular
stone. However, few studies have systematically investigated the influence of masonry …

Within the context of masonry texture identification and geometrical reconstruction, Ground
Penetrating Radar (GPR) could emerge as an effective survey method, due to its high …

Identification of mechanical characteristics of the materials used in heritage constructions is
one of the most important steps in their seismic assessment, which may be determined …

Assessing the mechanical properties of irregular stone masonry in historic buildings is a
challenging task, as it is highly heterogeneous with many uncertainties involved. In-situ Non …

This article reports on the findings of an investigation on 29 historic stone masonry buildings
located in the cities of Hatay and Osmaniye following the 2023 Turkey earthquake …

Rubble stones are commonly found in many civil engineering components, such as
foundations, walls. In general, rubble stone masonry walls are composed of irregular …

Earthen structures made of adobe bricks are complex systems that making the identification
of their behavior difficult, especially when they have to sustain lateral forces such as seismic …

The rapid advancement of urbanization in China has exacerbated the contraction of many
rural populations and as a result, the abandonment of many traditional dwellings. Therefore …

Conservation of heritage buildings still poses many challenges. Throughout the history,
monuments have been exposed to catastrophic earthquakes. Assessment and retrofitting of …