Experimental Program to Validate Reliable Macro-models for Masonry Buildings in NYC
This project seeks to expand research efforts to assess the seismic vulnerability of masonry buildings in New York City. An experimental program to validate reliable macro-models for these buildings with a particular emphasis on determining the material properties of masonry units, mortar and masonry walls using in-situ testing and tests of specimens extracted from actual buildings is being developed. MCEER is collaborating with SEAONY engineers and the NYC Department of Buildings to obtain specimens for testing. Specific objectives include:
- Field testing of full-scale building walls to develop and/or validate numerical models of unreinforced masonry buildings
- Development of dollar and casualty loss assessments for New York City
The ATC-58 methodology will be used and the fragility database will eventually be expanded to include non-ductile unreinforced masonry frames.
Publications
- Aleman J.*, Mosqueda G., Whittaker A., (2013), "Performance-Based Seismic Assessment of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in New York City," 2013 EERI Annual Meeting, Seattle, Washington, February 12-15,2013.
- Aleman J.*, Mosqueda G., Whittaker A., (2013), "Performance Based Seismic Assessment of Unreinforced Masonry Buildings Considering Out-of-Plane Loading," The 12th Canadian Masonry Simposium, Vancouver, Canada.
Links
Older Brick Buildings Especially Vulnerable to Extreme Events, by Charlotte Hsu, UB Reporter, 9/1/2011
ATC-58
