vbid/9783031203725

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This book reports on a comprehensive experimental characterization of the material, mechanical and dynamic properties of masonry infill walls. It analyses the critical parameters affecting their out-of-plane seismic behavior, including the effects of the panel support conditions, gravity load, and previous damage. Further, it offers an extensive review of�infill masonry strengthening strategies�and reports on the�experimental assessment of various textile-reinforced mortar (TRM) strengthening solutions.�It also presents the development, implementation and calibration of a numerical model to simulate the infill panels� seismic behavior, with the corresponding findings of various tests to assess the�seismic vulnerability of an infilled RC structure. All in all, this outstanding PhD thesis offers a comprehensive review of masonry infill walls, and a timely overview of numerical and experimental methods for testing and preventing the out-of-plane seismic collapse� of RC buildings.Typham this is the title: Seismic Vulnerability Assessment and Retrofitting Strategies for Masonry Infilled Frame Building