Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics · 2001 · 28 citations · 2 references
EngineeringCivil EngineeringEarthquake EngineeringSeismic DesignStructural EngineeringDynamic Structural ResponseEarthquake Response Of StructuresMasonry StructuresStructural MechanicsStructural Response AnalysisStructural VibrationBrick MasonryBuilding Seismic ResponseEnergy AbsorptionEnergy Dissipation In MasonryMasonry Seismic BehaviorMasonry Seismic ResponseSeismic Base ExcitationSeismic Response
Abstract This work is based on energies evaluated from the responses of 12 stone and brick masonry systems subjected to 58 shaking table tests. The evolution of input energy during a damaging base excitation is correlated to the change of the damage patterns of the considered buildings. The comparison among energies dissipated and absorbed by the buildings during the various shocks gives some hints on strengthening strategies. It is found that damage to spandrel beams produces a more significant energy absorption than other types of damage. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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