Seismic retrofitting of timber framed walls

After the 1755 earthquake that destroyed Lisbon, an innovative anti-seismic structural system was developed consisting of a timber skeleton, that included timber framed masonry walls. After more than 250 years these structures need rehabilitation to face the present demands. The research presented i...

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Main Authors: A. M. Gonçalves, J. Gomes-Ferreira, L. Guerreiro, F. Branco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2014-12-01
Series:Materiales de Construccion
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Online Access:http://materconstrucc.revistas.csic.es/index.php/materconstrucc/article/view/1676