Masonry is a building material that has been used in the last 10.000 years and remains
competitive today for the building industry. The compressive strength of masonry is used in …

This is a case study presenting the cracking behavior and assessment of the compressive
strength of masonry prisms. The compressive strength of masonry was determined by …

The masonry is not only included among the oldest building materials, but it is also the most
widely used material due to its simple construction and low cost compared to the other …

This study presents the simplified micro-modeling for unconfined masonry walls under in-
plane static and reverse cyclic loading by analyzing two approaches namely springs …

The world today is embracing a sustainable approach in all sectors. The construction
industry is grappling with the problem of minimizing energy consumption and lowering …

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 …

Discarded medical face masks endanger the environment worldwide. In this study,
experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of a shredded face mask (SFM) at …

In Afghanistan, masonry structures using burnt clay bricks have long been used for public
and private buildings. However, still, there is no standard for masonry structural design …

The compressive strength of masonry is an essential mechanical parameter considering its
influence on structural design. Among different types of masonry, hollow concrete block …

Masonry is the oldest form of construction in the world [1]. Research shows that it is the most
widely used construction material in Pakistan and it has remained as such for more than the …