Experimental Validation of a Structural Glass Window Design for In-plane Seismic Strengthening: Numerical predictions and experimental validation of unreinforced masonry structures in Groningen area

Gas extractions are responsible for mostly all induced earthquakes in the Groningen area and this leads to damage of houses and buildings and issues regarding safety. Current strengthening measurements are mostly very visible. However, this can change by using the window frame as part of the structure, particularly interesting for Dutch houses...

Structural Window Design for In-plane Seismic Strengthening: Numerical Predictions of Strengthening Unreinforced Masonry Structures in Groningen

In recent decades, gas production has caused numerous human-induced shallow earthquakes in the province of Groningen, The Netherlands. The buildings in this area were not designed for these unexpected earthquake loads and have shown to be vulnerable. However, current strengthening measures are considered to be time-consuming, expensive, and a...