Seismic isolation is one of very effective ways to mitigate damages to building/houses caused by earthquakes. However, the application is still limited to specific buildi [...]

Masonry buildings usually occupy a major percentage of the construction type in many developing countries. Unfortunately, most of these buildings are either weak against [...]

Non-engineered masonry houses constitute a major portion of the building stock in developing countries. Although masonry houses have major walls resisting lateral earthqu [...]