Seismic response analysis of concrete block masonry buildings : an experimental...

• Author(s): Avila, Leonardo ; Vasconcelos, Graça ; Lourenço, Paulo B. ; Mendes, N. ; Alves, Pedro ; Costa, A. C.
• Date: 2012
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/1822/21832
• Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
• Subject(s): New masonry system; Shaking table test; Seismic performance
• Document Type: Conference Object
• Language: English

Description

The combination of a series of structural and economic advantages like the high capacity to resist compressive loads, the simple and easy method of construction, comfort properties and structural performance given for the new masonry structures makes the implementation of masonry as a profitable solution for the increased residential houses demand. An innovative solution for the construction of low to medium residential masonry buildings is here analysed. The assessment of the earthquake resistance capacity of this system is evaluated aiming at providing further guidelines for its design and construction. This paper presents a step in this process related to the experimental mechanical validation of the constructive system based on concrete block masonry buildings under seismic loading.