Earth constructions have a wide presence all over the world represented in housing architecture and architectural heritage. A large number of these constructions are loca [...]

This paper examines the efficiency of cable restrainers to prevent unseating of curved bridges located at sites near active faults. Forward rupture-directivity effects as [...]

This paper investigates the possibility of pounding, deck unseating and tangential joint residual damage due to curvature effects. Furthermore, an evaluation of the effec [...]

This paper presents the dynamic characterization of a full­scale single story housing module built using precast  ferrocement  panels.  The  module  [...]

In  developing  countries  the  lack  of  adequate  housing  for  low  income  population  is  a  critical  problem.  The  frequency  of  strong  seis [...]