Seismic Performance of Unreinforced Masonry Walls Retrofitted with Post-Tensioning Tendons
Unreinforced masonry (URM) structures have historically been regarded as structurally unsound in response to seismic events. The tendency for URM walls to collapse out-of-plane in a brittle manner is continually cause for concern. Retrofit of these walls is necessary in order to prevent severe damag...
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DigitalCommons@CalPoly
2009
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| Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/143 https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1105&context=theses |