Structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe constructions : experimental and numerical developments / / Humberto Varum [and three others], editors

• Pubblicazione: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (260 pages)
• Disciplina: 693.892
• Soggetto topico: Buildings - Retrofitting; Structural analysis (Engineering)
• Persona (resp. second.): VarumHumberto
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Adobe Constructions in the World: A First Overview -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Adobe Construction Across Multiple Ages and Countries -- 3 Structural Features and Performance of Adobe Constructions -- 4 Contribution of Institutions for the Conservation of Buildings with Cultural Value -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Behaviour of Adobe Construction in Recent Earthquakes -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Behaviour of Adobe Constructions During the Iran Earthquake, 2013 -- 2.1 Out-of-Plane Wall Failure -- 2.2 In-Plane Wall Failure -- 2.3 Failure of Roof -- 3 Behaviour of Adobe Constructions During the Maden-(Elazığ) Earthquake, 2011 -- 3.1 Out-of-Plane Failure -- 3.2 In-Plane Failure -- 3.3 Failure of Roof -- 3.4 Corner Damages -- 4 Behaviour of Adobe Constructions During the Pisco Earthquake, 2007 -- 4.1 Out-of-Plane Failure -- 4.2 In-Plane Failure -- 4.3 Quality of the Constructions Materials -- 4.4 Construction on Developing Areas -- 4.5 Damage in Earthen Historical Landmarks -- 5 Behaviour of a Historic Adobe Church During the San Simeon Earthquake in California, 2003 -- 5.1 Out-of-Plane Failure -- 5.2 In-Plane Failure -- 6 Concluding Remark -- References -- 3 Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Bricks -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Codes, Standards and Technical Recommendations -- 3 Research on the Mechanical Behaviour of Adobe Bricks Under Simple Compression -- 3.1 Adobe Bricks Main Characteristics -- 3.2 Specimens and Testing Procedures -- 3.2.1 Specimens Geometry -- 3.2.2 Specimens Preparation -- 3.2.3 Testing Procedures -- 3.2.4 Deformation Measurement -- 3.2.5 Standards -- 3.3 Compressive Strength -- 3.4 Stress-Strain Curves -- 3.5 Young's Modulus -- 3.6 Strain at Peak Strength -- 3.7 Poisson's Ratio -- 3.8 Failure Mode -- 3.9 Comparison with Normative Limits. ; 4 Conclusions and Final Remarks -- References -- 4 Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Masonry -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Standards and Technical Recommendations -- 3 Research on the Mechanical Behaviour of Adobe Masonry -- 3.1 Compressive Behaviour -- 3.1.1 Adobe Masonry Specimens: Materials and Geometry -- 3.1.2 Testing Procedures -- 3.1.3 Compressive Strength -- 3.1.4 Young's Modulus -- 3.1.5 Strain at Peak Strength -- 3.1.6 Poisson's Ratio -- 3.1.7 Stress-Strain Curves -- 3.1.8 Failure Mode -- 3.2 Shear Behaviour -- 3.2.1 Adobe Masonry Specimens: Materials and Geometry -- 3.2.2 Testing Procedures -- 3.2.3 Shear Strength -- 3.2.4 Shear Modulus -- 3.2.5 Stress-Strain Curves -- 3.2.6 Failure Mode -- 3.3 Joint Shear Behaviour -- 3.3.1 Adobe Masonry Specimens: Materials and Geometry -- 3.3.2 Testing Procedures -- 3.3.3 Cohesion, Friction Angle -- 3.3.4 Failure Mode -- 4 Conclusions and Final Remarks -- References -- 5 Quasi-static In-Plane Testing of Adobe Masonry Walls and Structures -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Test Performed at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru -- 2.1 Wall Characteristics -- 2.2 Experimental Tests -- 2.3 Result's Discussion -- 2.4 Evaluation of the Modulus of Elasticity E -- 2.4.1 Wall I-1 -- 2.4.2 Wall I-2 and I-3 -- 2.4.3 Effect of Wide Flanged Walls on the Modulus of Elasticity E -- 2.5 Capacity Curve for Adobe Walls -- 2.6 Evaluation of the Equivalent Viscous Damping in Adobe Walls -- 3 Test Performed at University of Naples Federico II -- 3.1 Wall Characteristics -- 3.2 Experimental Test -- 3.3 Result's Discussion -- 4 Test Performed at University of Aveiro -- 4.1 Wall Characteristics -- 4.2 Experimental Test -- 4.3 Result's Discussion -- 4.3.1 Stress-Drift Relationship -- 4.3.2 Lateral Displacement Profile -- 4.3.3 Dissipated Energy and Equivalent Damping Ratio -- 4.3.4 Natural Frequency. ; 4.3.5 Damage Pattern -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 6 Shaking Table Testing of Adobe Masonry Structures -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Shaking Tables and Test Set up -- 3 Shaking Table Adobe Research Programs in the World -- 3.1 Peru -- 3.2 United States of America -- 3.3 Mexico -- 3.4 Guatemala -- 3.5 Colombia -- 3.6 Argentina -- 3.7 Portugal -- 3.8 Japan -- 3.9 China -- 3.10 Australia -- 3.11 New Zealand -- 4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 7 Non-destructive (NDT) and Minor-destructive (MDT) Testing Tools to Support the Structural Characterization of Adobe Constructions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 NDT and MDT: Fundamentals -- 2.1 Definition and Purpose -- 2.2 Description of Select NDT and MDT -- 2.2.1 Photogrammetry for Geometrical Survey -- 2.2.2 Infrared Thermography -- 2.2.3 Sonic Pulse Velocity NDT -- 2.2.4 Flat Jack Tests for the Characterization of the Structural Systems -- 2.2.5 Operational Modal Analysis for Structural System Characterization -- 2.2.6 Modal Analysis with External Excitation -- 3 Applications of NDT and MDT for the Structural Assessment of Existing Adobe Buildings -- 3.1 Case History 1: Complex of Chokepukio, Cusco, Peru -- 3.2 Case History 2: The Church of 'Santiago Apostol' of Andahuaylillas, Peru -- 3.3 Case History 3: The Church of Virgen de la Asunción of Sacsamarca, in Ayacucho, Peru -- 3.4 Case History 4: Moche Culture Earthen Pyramid the "Huaca de la Luna" in Trujillo, Perú -- 4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Seismic Strengthening Techniques for Adobe Construction -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Internal Strengthening Systems -- 2.1 Grout Injections -- 2.2 Bed-Joint Reinforcement -- 3 External Strengthening Systems -- 3.1 Rope and Cane-Rope Grid Systems -- 3.2 Timber Caging -- 3.3 Ferrocement-like Strengthening Systems -- 3.4 Steel Tensioners. ; 3.5 Synthetic and Natural Polymer Grids -- 3.5.1 Geopolymer Meshes -- 3.5.2 Polypropylene Band Meshes -- 3.5.3 Natural Fibre Composite Grids -- 3.6 Car Tire Straps -- 4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 9 Numerical Modelling of Adobe Structures -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Finite Element Modelling -- 2.1 Detailed Micro-Modelling -- 2.2 Simplified Micro-Modelling -- 2.3 Macro-Modelling -- 3 Discrete Element Modelling -- 4 Equivalent Frame Modelling -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Research Developments and Needs on Seismic Performance and Strengthening of Adobe Masonry Constructions -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Bricks -- 3 Mechanical Characterization of Adobe Masonry -- 4 Quasi-Static Testing of Walls and Structures -- 5 Shaking Table Testing of Walls and Structures -- 6 Non-destructive and Minor-Destructive Testing Techniques -- 7 Seismic Strengthening Techniques -- 8 Numerical Simulation Methods -- 9 Conclusions -- References.
• Titolo autorizzato: Structural characterization and seismic retrofitting of adobe constructions
• ISBN: 3-030-74737-9
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910488718503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Building pathology and rehabilitation.