Numerous studies on masonry infill panels have greatly contributed to the research of strength, stiffness and energy dissipation capacity various buildings. If effects are disregarded, structural damage will occur under any significant ground motion, even lead collapse entire structure. The mode failure is strongly dependent RC frame interaction. This work proposes an evaluation method for dete...

This paper explores the different perspectives on infill development and its role in urban growth. Despite the intense debate about the potential for and effects of infill development, there is very little empirical evidence about whether policies to promote it have been effective, about the amount and type of infill development and its effect on surrounding communities. This paper first review...

The present study evaluates the utilization of shotcrete sandwich panel (SSP) infill and CFRP strips to strengthen reinforced concrete (RC) frames. To this end, a diagonal strip-infilled RC frame, an SSP-infilled control specimen (a bare frame) were examined as single-story specimens in terms in-plane seismic response. This work compared stiffness degradation, damping, cyclic lateral Also, avai...

When compared to traditional reinforced concrete constructions on level surfaces, buildings situated hills with slopes require additional consideration, particularly when seismic loading is an important factor. In hilly slopes, the ground-level columns of structures have different heights due nature slope, which leads a short column effect. This paper represents experimental and analytical inve...

Despite achieving consensus and having current knowledge on the behaviour contribution of masonry infill walls, there remain unresolved issues regarding their nonlinear as a method for strengthening existing reinforced concrete (RC) frames with effective modifications, primarily infills interconnection frames. The challenge safely economically designing competent walls is to utilise stiffening ...

The predictability of masonry arch bridges and their behaviour is widely considered doubtful due to the lack of knowledge about the conditions of a given masonry arch bridge. The assessment methods for masonry arch bridges are MEXE, ARCHIE, RING and Frame Analysis Method. The material properties of the masonry and fill material are extremely difficult to determine accurately. Consequently, it i...