Multi-Hazard Assessment of Masonry Buildings: A State-of-the-Art Review
Peng Zhang,
Lan Chen,
Tianyuan Wei
et al.
Abstract:Masonry buildings are very popular all over the world, and generally, they are assemblages of masonry units and mortar. However, they are prone to damage and even collapse due to the characteristics of masonry structures. The damages are mainly caused by natural disasters (e.g., flooding, earthquake, and landslide) or human activities (e.g., fire, vehicular impact, and insufficient maintenance). In order to assess the damage to masonry buildings, many approaches are commonly employed, such as on-site investiga… Show more
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