Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a potentially sustainable building material having acceptable
fresh, mechanical, and durable characteristics still, it has not attained global acceptance due …

As a significant symbol of human civilization advancement, earth construction not only
inherits traditional architectural culture but also enjoys worldwide popularity and widespread …

The Spanish conquerors that came to Latin America built earthen dwellings (one-and two-
stories). In this way, construction with earthen materials was introduced in the history and the …

During past earthquakes, earthen buildings have collapsed causing significant human,
economic and heritage losses. In recent years, the authors proposed a seismic rehabilitation …

This study presents an innovative approach to enhance the flexural capacity of cement-clay
interlocking (CCI) brick walls using ferrocement jackets with an expanded wire mesh. The …

The aim of this research study is to experimentally investigate the effectiveness of
ferrocement overlay on the seismic capacity of damaged mortarless dry stacked masonry …

In an attempt to couple sustainability with seismic resistance in adobe constructions, this
study endeavors to improve the in-plane lateral performance of adobe walls using natural …

To evaluate the effectiveness of a TRM-strengthening solution for rammed earth walls
subjected to in-plane cyclic loads, an experimental program was conducted on a …

This experimental study investigates the in-plane seismic performance of
unstabilised/stabilised rammed earth (RE) walls. The experimental program consists of five …

This paper aims to utilize a novel steel strip damper to enhance seismic resilience of high-
rise steel frame in high seismic intensity regions. The developed damper is composed of …