Masonry buildings are very popular all over the world, and generally, they are assemblages
of masonry units and mortar. However, they are prone to damage and even collapse due to …

Confined masonry (CM) is a simple, convenient and effective building construction
technology in seismic areas. Although a large background of experimental testing aimed to …

In the last two decades, the use of modal parameters to detect and localize structural
damage has gained increasing interest in the scientific community. The work reported in the …

The thermal, mechanical and durability properties of lightweight strain hardening
cementitious composite (LSHCC) as well as the effectiveness of using LSHCC for structural …

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings that are characterized by brittle, heterogeneous, and
anisotropic responses have complex nonlinear dynamic behavior and high vulnerability …

Concrete prefabrication techniques have been popularized and utilized in building
construction industry for years. To further improve the construction efficiency and quality for …

Confined brick masonry structures have garnered considerable attention as an effective
solution for earthquake-prone regions due to their robust construction, efficient wall-to …

Masonry construction is the leading construction method for building constructions
worldwide. Despite their relatively poor seismic performance, masonry buildings have …

The choice of infill material in confined masonry construction presents a conflicting scenario
between strength and density. The heavier material usually stronger also attracts more …

Seismic assessment of the failure mechanisms of masonry buildings can become an
onerous task in light of the vast range of typological and structural characteristics of masonry …