Structural Assessment and Strengthening of Masonry Structures

Dear Colleagues,

Masonry is one of the oldest crafts in the world. The art of building using blocks joined with adhesives or mortars represents a pillar in the development of human society; it was employed in ancient times, from the construction of the Egyptian pyramids to the Roman aqueducts and medieval cathedrals, and is still used today around the world. In recent years, masonry has adopted environmentally friendly materials and techniques, with advanced research in robotics and automatic assembly, 3D printing and digital design revealing new horizons in masonry innovation.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, Structural Assessment and Strengthening of Masonry Structures, which will focus on the following subjects:

1. Experimental studies on load-bearing masonry structures and the assessment of their strength and stability;
2. Calculation methods for masonry buildings and bridges;
3. The design and seismic assessment of masonry structures;
4. Advanced techniques in building masonry structures;
5. Experimental and analytical research on masonry-strengthening techniques;
6. Experimental studies regarding the effect of climate change on historical masonry;
7. The influence of adhesives and mortars on the bearing capacity of masonry walls;
8. The use of local eco-friendly materials for infill walls;
9. Carbon footprint and life cycle assessment of masonry constructions;
10. The diagnosis of masonry building integrity using advanced non-destructive methods.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Examples of research carried out on the mechanics of masonry structures;

- Topics related to new materials used in masonry structures;

- Theoretical investigations, numerical approaches and technical applications in new buildings or for strengthening built heritage.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Dorina Nicolina Isopescu
Dr. Sebastian George Maxineasa
Dr. Dragoș Ungureanu
Dr. Cătălin Onuțu
Guest Editors

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