Research Developments and Needs on Seismic Performance and Strengthening of Adobe Masonry Constructions

Abstract

AbstractThe significant amount of studies on adobe masonry constructions, which have received growing interest from researchers and practitioners, allows preliminary conclusions on the state-of-the-art to be drawn. Besides, several research needs can be delineated to create the basis for knowledge development and implementation of seismic risk mitigation programmes. Past studies moved from material characterization to structural performance assessment through numerical simulation and experimental testing, as well as seismic strengthening. Future lines of research could focus on test standardisation, non-destructive and minor-destructive testing, full-scale testing to support structural modelling and strengthening, and numerical simulation through discrete element and equivalent frame methods.KeywordsAdobe masonrySeismic performanceMechanical characterizationQuasi-static testingShaking table testingNon-destructive testingMinor-destructive testingSeismic strengtheningNumerical simulation