Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10216/98811
Author(s): Alexandre A. Costa
António Arêde
Aníbal Costa
Title: An overview of simple and complex test setups for experimental assessment of masonry structures concerning seismic behaviour
Issue Date: 2009
Abstract: Several different experimental test techniques can be used to assess the behavior of masonry structures for a wide range of objectives (vertical capacity, lateral load, seismic behavior, etc.). In such context, this paper presents several setups considered from the simplest one for in-situ use, to more complex ones used in laboratory conditions. Some examples are presented as used to characterize the expected seismic response through in-plane and out-of-plane tests on masonry walls adopting simple in-situ or complex laboratory setups. Among these examples, two new test setups developed for in-situ assessment of existing structures are presented where good results were obtained. Finally, some comments are included regarding the efficiency of simple test schemes when compared to more complex and elaborated test setups as well as the applicability of the later to in-situ or laboratory conditions regarding costs, time and the requirements for their use. The paper content is expected to help researchers on choosing the suitable testing option for each particular experiment.
Subject: Engenharia estrutural, Engenharia civil
Structural engineering, Civil engineering
Scientific areas: Ciências da engenharia e tecnologias::Engenharia civil
Engineering and technology::Civil engineering
URI: https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/98811
Document Type: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
Rights: restrictedAccess
Appears in Collections:FEUP - Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional

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