“…Traditionally, masonry has been constructed using stiffer units and relatively low-strength mortar, typically ranging from 0.4 to 0.7 times the strength of the blocks [8], [16], [17]. However, there are specific situations where more deformable units are utilized, particularly in the construction of affordable housing in developing nations, such as in Brazil and India [18], [19], [20], [21], [22]. On the other hand, there are instances where units significantly stronger than the mortar are employed, especially with recent advancements in high-strength masonry block technologies [2], [23], [24], [25], [26].…”