Masonry prisms have been widely used in research and quality control of masonry
structures, as they are simplified models that can represent the interaction between different …

In this study, the results from tests on a total of seven squat concrete masonry walls under
quasi-static, in-plane, cyclic loading are reported. One wall was reinforced with conventional …

Masonry structures are very vulnerable during earthquakes, and masonry walls, as the main
load-bearing members, are susceptible to in-plane shear generated by earthquakes. In …

In this paper, a technique for seismic retrofit of unreinforced masonry walls is studied which
comprises addition of two vertical steel ties on both edges of the walls. In total, four …

An experimental investigation was carried out to study the strengthening performance of
brick masonry prisms and panels via geogrid reinforcement embedded in brick mortar. A …

The interfaces between masonry infill and reinforced concrete (MI-RC) frames are identified
as the weakest regions under lateral loads. Hence, the behavior of such frames under lateral …

In this study, a novel multifunctional grid-shaped polymeric composite (MGPC) with
reinforcing, autonomous strain, stress, and damage sensing and localizing in addition to …

The study addresses the out-of-plane bending behaviour of masonry walls reinforced with
an innovative high-strength steel cord mesh embedded in bed joints. The research includes …

Seismic occurrences have caused severe damage and even the collapse of fragile
unreinforced masonry structures. New technologies are replacing these conventional …

The present study developed a new and original strengthening method to enhance the
shear capacity and ductility of unreinforced masonry (URM) walls based on the unbonded …