Characterization of Adobe Blocks: Point-Load Assessment as a Complementary Study of Damaged Buildings and Samples

Characterization of Adobe Blocks: Point-Load Assessment as a Complementary Study of Damaged Buildings and Samples

Adobe masonry is one of the oldest construction systems still in use today, Mexico has an enormous cultural heritage with traditional adobe houses being very representative of the rural communities and their culture. The 2017 Puebla Earthquake on September 19th struck the country causing the loss, d...

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Main Authors: Adria Sanchez-Calvillo, Elia M. Alonso-Guzman, Wilfrido Martinez-Molina, Marco A. Navarrete-Seras, Jose L. Ruvalcaba-Sil, Antonia Navarro-Ezquerra, Alejandro Mitrani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Heritage
Subjects:
earthen architecture
adobe masonry
materials properties
materials characterization
point-load test
mechanical properties
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/4/2/47

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