Essential Transformation of Mortise-and-Tenon Joints for Earthquake-Resistant Contemporary Housing (a Case Study in the Aceh Province, Indonesia)

Mortise-and-tenon joints reinforced with split wedges and dowels are traditional joint systems that have been the mainstay of vernacular houses for Acehnese people to endure earthquakes centuries. This is no longer used now because construction uses conventional rigid frame techniques. The essential transformation this connection in product urgently needed Aceh many conventionally landed experienced cracks collapsed during several recent earthquakes. paper aims analyze parts mortise-and-tenon based on Aceh. In-depth interviews were conducted using open-ended questions homeowners 18 province, who selected purposive sampling method determine characteristics house geographical areas. Simultaneously, direct observations made at home (including measurements, redrawing, photo-taking). data collection also literature study techniques examine further principles joints' performance against obtain latest technological information regarding whose identical when facing earthquake forces. suggests a good alternative constructed an concept interlocking brick design, namely composition H-profile distinctive color support uniqueness shape. design has earthquake-friendly, ecological, cost-effective, quick build.