Resistance functions for blast fragility quantification of reinforced concrete block masonry shear walls

S Salem, M Ezzeldin, M Tait, W El-Dakhakhni - Engineering Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Reinforced masonry shear wall (RMSW) systems constructed using concrete blocks are
widely used within the current North American construction practices. The limited research …

Risk–driven fragility evaluation of reinforced concrete block walls subjected to blast hazard

M Campidelli, WW El-Dakhakhni… - Brick and block …, 2016 - api.taylorfrancis.com
The steady recurrence of blast events involving civilian buildings constitutes an ever present
challenge for structural engineers worldwide. Current design methodologies addressing the …

Probabilistic risk assessment of masonry buildings exposed to improvised explosive devices

M Campidelli, W El-Dakhakhni, M Tait… - Brick and block …, 2016 - api.taylorfrancis.com
Current trends in the use of improvised explosive devices against civilian buildings pose a
significant challenge to the professionals entrusted with the design of protective measures …

[PDF][PDF] Reliability Assessment of Historical Masonry Structures

S Seyedain Boroujeni - 2017 - prism.ucalgary.ca
Despite the high level of vulnerability of unreinforced masonry structures under applied
loads and the importance of their reliability evaluation, there is no formal methodology to …