Brick and stone masonry have served as reliable and valuable elements of commercial building projects for centuries, gracing urban and rural landscapes since time immemorial. Building Teams have ...

Seismic isolation techniques are widely used to mitigate earthquake-induced damage in structures; however, their application in low-cost unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings remains limited. This ...

In many existing brick buildings, severe dampness of the walls is often observed. One of the most common causes of severe dampness is a lack of adequate damp-proofing and frequent flooding. The strong ...