Estimates for the stiffness, strength and drift capacity of stone masonry walls based on 123 quasi-static cyclic tests reported in the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-017-0188-5
Abstract: This paper summarises 123 existing quasi-static shear–compression tests on stone masonry walls and evaluates the results to provide the input required for the displacement-based assessment of stone masonry buildings. Based on the collected data, existing… read more here.
Keywords: masonry walls; masonry; drift capacity; stone masonry ... See more keywords
Increasing the lateral capacity of dry joint flat-stone masonry structures using inexpensive retrofitting techniques
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DOI: 10.1007/s10518-018-0454-1
Abstract: This paper presents an experimental investigation of various seismic retrofitting techniques for dry joint flat-stone masonry. During post-earthquake reconstruction in Nepal, it is suggested that flat stone buildings are retrofitted by considering the local economy… read more here.
Keywords: flat stone; stone; stone masonry; joint flat ... See more keywords
Sliding bed joint for seismic response control of ashlar stone masonry structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112734
Abstract: Abstract An isolation technique using sliding bed joint for seismic response control of ashlar stone masonry buildings was developed and investigated in this paper. Eight triplet specimens were tested under cyclic loads to identify suitable… read more here.
Keywords: response; bed joint; stone; sliding bed ... See more keywords
Performance of single and double flat jacks in stone masonry lab tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102465
Abstract: Abstract At inspection and diagnostic phases of ancient masonry structures, it is often necessary to evaluate the compressive strength and stiffness of stone masonry of masonry walls. These walls are a heterogenous material, and the… read more here.
Keywords: flat jack; test; stone masonry; masonry ... See more keywords
Developing Seismic Risk Prediction Functions for Structures
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/4186015
Abstract: The paper presents the development of a nonlinear static displacement-based methodology for seismic risk assessment and loss estimation of stone masonry building stock of Pakistan. Experimental investigation of one-third scaled model, tested on shake table,… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; risk assessment; stone masonry; seismic risk ... See more keywords
Effect of a Novel Dowel and Cramp on the In-Plane Behavior of Multi-Leaf Stone Masonry Walls Proposed for Modern Masonry Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051235
Abstract: This study discusses the experimental assessment of the in-plane mechanical behavior of a multi-leaf stone masonry wall built from cut stone and reinforced with metal connectors (cramps and dowels). Inspired by conventional multi-leaf stone walls,… read more here.
Keywords: masonry; multi leaf; stone masonry; plane ... See more keywords