Diagonal Compression Test of Mortar Interlocking Masonry Walls With Various Block Shapes and Different Support Conditions
The collapse of masonry buildings has caused numerous fatalities during past earthquakes. To reduce casualties due to earthquakes, the reinforcement of masonry buildings is necessary. Since masonry buildings are still used due to the low cost of the building materials, cheap reinforcement measures a...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Built Environment |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbuil.2020.579366/full |