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Reliability Assessment for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Walls Subjected to Gravity and Lateral Loads
DownloadFall 2023
The current Canadian standard for masonry structures design (CSA S304-14) is based on a Limit-State Design (LSD) philosophy, incorporating masonry-specific material strength reduction factors initially calibrated in the 1980s. These factors were last updated in 2014, prompted by changes in the...
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Spring 2022
Masonry, as a conventional construction material, is widely used due to its durability, strength, hygrothermal performance, and aesthetics. However, the behaviour of masonry structures is not fully comprehended, especially in the face of uncertainty. This lack of understating on the behaviour...