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The power of seismic performance assessment of masonry monuments based on simul...
Fathi, Ahmad; Karimzadeh, Shaghayegh; Lourenço, Paulo B.A comprehensive investigation of the seismic behaviour of the Arge-Tabriz monument, located in a region with very high seismicity in northwest Iran, is presented in this study, making use of simulated ground motions. In seismically active regions characterised by scarcity of large-magnitude events owing to a seismic gap, ground motion simulations provide an effective tool to assess potential scenario earthquake...
Experimental analysis of the mechanical behaviour of clay masonry with mortars ...
Fathi, Ahmad; Pereira, João Miguel; Pluijm, Rob van der; Vasconcelos, GraçaThis work reports a part of research aiming at the development of sustainable masonry systems. The objective of this research is to study the influence of novel mortars with recycled aggregates on the mechanical behaviour of masonry wallets, with specific focus on the compressive behaviour. Four different types of general-purpose mortar and two different types of clay units were used to construct the specimens ...
A cost-effective method to measure delayed deformations of building materials
Fathi, Ahmad; Pereira, João Miguel; Vasconcelos, Graça; Azenha, MiguelCharacterization of deformation related properties like creep, moisture expansion, drying shrinkage, and others, usually require a high number of specimens and long-term tests. Traditional measuring methods, such as LVDTs or Strain Gauges, end up being expensive, considering the initial cost, the time they are allocated to the experimental campaign, and the required data acquisition systems. This research propo...