Natural-fibrous lime-based mortar for the rapid retrofitting of heritage masonry buildings

M Vailati, M Mercuri, M Angiolilli, A Gregori - Fibers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The present work aims to define the mechanical behavior of a new composite material for
the preservation and enhancement of the vast historical and architectural heritage …

Critical review of Pakistani current legislation on sustainable protection of cultural heritage

NA Khan, C Nuti, G Monti, M Micheli - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
This paper discusses the contribution of individuals and their effects on the protection and
management of archaeological sites found in the British colonies at the beginning of the …

Forecasting Construction Cost Index through Artificial Intelligence

B Aslam, A Maqsoom, H Inam, M Basharat, F Ullah - Societies, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study presents a novel approach for forecasting the construction cost index (CCI) of
building materials in developing countries. Such estimations are challenging due to the …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental characterization and empirical strength prediction of Pakistani brick masonry walls

NA Khan, A Aloisio, G Monti, C Nuti… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents an extensive experimental characterization of Pakistani brick masonry
walls under different brick and mortar typologies. The investigation involves separate tests …

Experimental investigation of semi-interlocking mortarless masonry-infilled frames

S Dorji, H Derakhshan, DP Thambiratnam - Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Masonry-infilled frames (MIFs) are a common construction form in many parts of the world.
The presence of mortared masonry makes structural frames relatively stiff resulting in limited …

Behavior of scaled infilled masonry, confined masonry & reinforced concrete structures under dynamic excitations

AU Qazi, AM Rasool, YE Ibrahim, A Hameed, MF Ali - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
This research investigates the nonlinear behavior of scaled infilled masonry (IFM), confined
masonry (CM), and reinforced concrete (RC) structures by utilizing and validating two tests …

Improvement in mechanical properties of brick masonry with the help of engineered cementitious composites (ECC)

R Alam, A Gul, Z Abidin, SW Khan, F Shah… - Asian Journal of Civil …, 2024 - Springer
The purpose of this study is to experimentally investigate the performance of brick masonry
specimens, strengthened with fiber-reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites …

Effect of unreinforced masonry infill walls with and without ECC layer on the performance of RC framed structure

M Selim, M metwaly, E Elshamy - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2023 - Springer
Recently, reinforced concrete infilled frames (IF) are widely employed in construction
worldwide. Despite its significant interaction with the bounding RC frame, the infill is typically …

[HTML][HTML] Lateral load response of semi-interlocking mortarless masonry-infilled frames

S Dorji, H Derakhshan, DP Thambiratnam… - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Structural frames infilled with masonry material called masonry-infilled frames (MIFs) are
common types of constructions around the world. These structures generally have mortared …

Seismic performance target and fragility of masonry infilled RC frames under in-plane loading

C Liu, B Liu, X Wang, J Kong, Y Gao - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Masonry infilled RC frames are one of the most common structural forms, the damage of
which, in earthquake events, usually cause serious losses. The determination of the seismic …