Structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe constructions : experimental and numerical developments

Structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe constructions : experimental and numerical developments / Humberto Varum, Fulvio Parisi, Nicola Tarque, Dora Silveira, editors.

This book provides the reader with a review of the most relevant research on the structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe construction. It offers a complete review of the latest research developments, and hence the relevance of the field. The book starts with an introductory dis...

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Other Authors: Varum, Humberto (Editor), Parisi, Fulvio (Editor), Tarque Ruiz, Sabino Nicola (Editor), Silveira, Dora (Civil engineer) (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer, 2021.
Series:Building pathology and rehabilitation ; v. 20.
Subjects:
Building, Adobe.
Buildings > Retrofitting.
Structural analysis (Engineering)
retrofitting.
structural analysis.
Building, Adobe
Buildings > Retrofitting
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Table of Contents:
  • Adobe constructions in the world: What should we know?- Behavior of adobe construction in recent earthquakes.-Mechanical characterization of adobe bricks
  • Mechanical characterization of adobe masonry
  • Quasi-static testing of adobe masonry walls and structures
  • Shaking table testing of adobe masonry walls and structures
  • Non-destructive testing tools to support the characterization of adobe constructions
  • Seismic strengthening techniques for adobe construction
  • Numerical modelling of adobe structures
  • Standards and codes for adobe construction
  • Conclusions and future research needs.

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