Research papers, reports, and studies on the repair and retrofit of confined masonry Continue reading
Concrete Block
Research papers, reports, studies on the use of concrete block in confined masonry construction Continue reading
Seismic Performance and Fragility
Research papers, reports, studies on seismic performance and fragility of confined masonry Continue reading
Publications
Research
The headings below lead to listings of various papers and reports dealing with different aspects of confined masonry construction. Where possible, links are provided directly to the reports. If this is not possible, a link to where the paper can be purchased has been provided. Continue reading
On Performance in 2010 Chile Earthquake
After the 2010 Maule, Chile, earthquake, EERI members Svetlana Brzev of British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver, Canada, Maria Ofelia Moroni Yadlin and Maximiliano Astoza of Universidad de Chile, Santiago visited the earthquake-affected area, including Santiago, Rancagua, Cauquenes, Talca, Constitución, Iloca, Lolol, and Santa Cruz. The visit took place from July 3 to 10, 2010. This report summarizes the key observations related to performance of confined masonry buildings in the earthquake-affected area.
Presentations
Several presentations by members of the Network, explaining the technology.
Materials developed for Haiti by Swiss Intl Development Agency
Architects without Borders in Haiti
Through the initiative of Haiti Rewired and the Oregon Chapter of Architects without Borders, work has been underway to translate Marcial Blondet’s construction guideline for Peru into both Creole and French. Continue reading
Testing Results from Haiti
Results and reports on testing done on confined masonry from Haiti Continue reading