Masonry structures, comprising units of brick, stone or concrete block bound by mortar, represent one of the world’s most widespread building types, from historic temples to modern low-rise housing.

Matching canopy attachments to building construction types is critical for structural integrity and safety. The attachment method must align with the building’s materials to ensure weather resistance ...

When one hears the term masonry architecture, digital fabrication and automated construction processes are probably not the first ideas to come to mind. By its very nature, the architecture produced ...

Unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings are prone to significant damage when subjected to ground motion. Some strengthening methods have been proposed to increase the seismic capacity. However, the ...

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Local emergency managers agree that a recent New Yorker article was more than a little over the top in implying that everything west of Interstate 5 will be “toast” after the next Cascadia megaquake ...

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