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Seismic resistance of earth construction in Portugal
Abstract This paper presents an assessment of the potential seismic performance of new earth construction in Portugal. Results of a parametric study on a properly designed rammed earth construction, considering several strengthening solutions, are presented and discussed. It is concluded that single storey houses can have acceptable seismic performance even in high seismicity areas, provided that the structure is adequately strengthened by reinforced concrete columns and beams. Improvement of the characteristics of the structural material (earth) may be necessary to reduce damage.
Seismic resistance of earth construction in Portugal
Abstract This paper presents an assessment of the potential seismic performance of new earth construction in Portugal. Results of a parametric study on a properly designed rammed earth construction, considering several strengthening solutions, are presented and discussed. It is concluded that single storey houses can have acceptable seismic performance even in high seismicity areas, provided that the structure is adequately strengthened by reinforced concrete columns and beams. Improvement of the characteristics of the structural material (earth) may be necessary to reduce damage.
Seismic resistance of earth construction in Portugal
Gomes, Maria Idália (author) / Lopes, Mário (author) / de Brito, Jorge (author)
Engineering Structures ; 33 ; 932-941
2010-12-01
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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