Masonry Buildings: Research and Practice

• Main Author: Rodrigues, Hugo (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2019
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; artificial neural network; n/a; regional constructive cultures; neural networks; cracks in shells; infilled frames; seismic assessment; no-fines lightweight concrete; unreinforced load-bearing masonry; Nepal earthquake; dynamic; survey damage assessment; masonry infills and partitions; old urban center; in situ test campaign; repair costs due to infills; static analysis; AEM; non-linear analysis; mechanical properties; numerical modelling; granite masonry; high-rise reinforced concrete structure; damage analysis; seismic rehabilitation; structural restoration; strengthening; stone masonry; masonry infill walls; masonry characterization; hysteresis; ambient vibration test; weak mortar; seismic actions; masonry; bilinear approximation; load-bearing masonry walls; database; flat-jack testing; masonry shell; Greco-Roman construction; seismic retrofitting; stone masonry wallets; linear and non-linear numerical tools; foundation settlement; RC buildings; observed performance; capacity curve; heritage construction; masonry building; shear-sliding tests; post-earthquake surveys; strengthening intervention; wall
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Masonry is a construction material that has been used throughout the years as a structural or non-structural component in buildings. Masonry can be described as a composite material made up of different units and diverse types of arrangements, with or without mortar, that is used in many ancient public buildings, as well as with the latest technologies being applied in construction. Research in multiple relevant fields, as well as crossing structural with non-structural needs, is crucial for understanding the qualities of existent buildings and to develop new products and construction technologies. This book addresses and promotes the discussion related to the different topics addressing the use of masonry in the construction sciences and in practice, including theory and research, numerical approaches and technical applications in new works, and repair actions and interventions in the built environment, connecting theory and application across topics from academia to industry.