Seismic Vulnerability and Retrofitting of Masonry Structures

Non-reinforced brick structures around the world, especially in Iran, and in small towns, to have, a major part of building types, and usually, these types of structures are major weaknesses in the earthquake so, the vulnerability of these structures under earthquake, has particular. Also, most of the structures that have historical significance are built using masonry. Hence, analyzing the behavior of these structures, the breaks, and assess the risk factors on the mechanisms, have a significant influence on the selection of appropriate methods of rehabilitation, and retrofitting masonry buildings, in this research, we are investigating mechanisms Broke , and Vulnerability brick buildings.

Fracture Mechanics, strengthening, seismic vulnerability, brick structures