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Structural Characterization and Seismic Retrofitting of Adobe Constructions: Experimental and Numerical Developments

Structural Characterization and Seismic Retrofitting of Adobe Constructions: Experimental and Numerical Developments

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Series: Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Book 20

Technology & EngineeringPhysics

ISBN10: 3030747395
ISBN13: 9783030747398
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: Jun 30 2022
Pages: 255
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

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 discussion on adobe construction and its use throughout the world over time, highlighting characteristics and performance of adobe masonry structures as well as different contributions for cultural heritage conservation (Chapter 1). Then, the seismic behaviour of adobe masonry buildings is addressed, including examples of real performance during recent earthquakes (Chapter 2). In the following chapters, key research investigations on seismic response assessment and retrofitting of adobe constructions are reviewed. The review deals with the following issues: mechanical characterization of adobe bricks and adobe masonry (Chapters 3 and 4); quasi-static and shaking table testing of adobe masonry walls and structures (Chapters 5 and 6); non-destructive and minor-destructive testing for characterization of adobe constructions (Chapter 7); seismic strengthening techniques for adobe constructions (Chapter 8); and numerical modelling of adobe structures (Chapter 9).

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