Basereh, S. 2021. Seismic retrofit of reinforced concrete shear walls using selective weakening and self-centering. Ph.D. Dissertation. State University of New York at Buffalo. Basereh, S., and Okumus ...

The calibrated Ibarra-Krawinkler model is used to properly capture the strength, stiffness degradation, and pinching effects in the walls response. Information in the database is used to identify ...

Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls. Block foundations use cinder blocks (8 x 8 x 16 inches) that are stacked on each other and cemented in place with mortar, forming cinder block walls.

The concrete walls of the building under renovation were cut into individual blocks on-site and then built into a prestressed arch. Concrete is the most common building material in the world, and ...

The steel-reinforced concrete core protects the home against fire, hurricanes, and earthquakes. It also reduces noise infiltration. One of the best advantages of ICF is the energy efficiency it ...

Ram Aderet in Ariel offers ready-to-move-in apartments with reinforced safe rooms, while other projects face delays. CEO: ...