Abstract: Timber-framed masonry structures were widely used in eastern Asia as residential buildings. Due to a lack of seismic design, they are vulnerable to major earthquakes. To date, there are limited technologies available for ...

Abstract: Unreinforced masonry buildings are prone to catastrophic damage when subjected to debris-flow impact. Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) layers were utilized to strengthen unreinforced masonry walls belonging to a 1/2 ...