Abstract: Masonry has been used throughout the world and in heritage and historical structures. For this study, two-dimensional (2D) nonlinear finite-element models based on a micromodeling approach were constructed in order to model ...

Abstract: Granite is one of the most common stones used historically in Korean architecture. Given the abundance of high-quality granite, more than 90% of the pagoda structures in Korea–tiered towers with multiple eaves—were built ...

Abstract: Renovation and maintenance of heritage buildings to establish the cultural credibility of a country is an essential national task. To protect and maintain these structures, study of rehabilitation and strengthening methods ...