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masonry structures

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Masonry structures is a field of academic inquiry and engineering study dedicated to understanding the design principles, structural behavior, material characteristics, construction techniques, and performance under various environmental and load conditions of assemblies built from discrete units like bricks, stones, or concrete blocks typically bound by mortar. This research encompasses historical analysis, structural mechanics, material science, preservation, and rehabilitation methodologies for this fundamental and historically significant building type.

Top Authors

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PB

University of Minho

GM

Politecnico di Milano

JI

University of Auckland

GM

University of Pavia

PR

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

Top Institutions

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University of Minho

Braga, Portugal

University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy