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Wire mesh confinement increased brick pillar strength
Experimental study comparing confined and unconfined brick masonry pillars under axial loading, demonstrating wire mesh confinement prevents brittle failure and increases load capacity.
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Foam filling improved the performance of SLS polymer lattices
Study evaluates SLS polymer lattice architectures with and without polyurethane foam filling, revealing foam integration increases stiffness 40-fold and strength nearly 100% while improving energy.
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Validated single-strut model captures infilled RC frame seismic behavior
Advanced single-strut modeling framework for masonry-infilled RC frames with lightweight infills. Validates material-specific nonlinear hinges for seismic performance assessment with 10% accuracy.
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AAC infill improved ductility more than clay masonry in RC frames
Experimental and numerical investigation of RC frames infilled with clay masonry versus autoclaved aerated concrete under cyclic loading, with macromodeling validation.
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Brittle lattice strength depends on loading direction and topology
Multiscale analysis of tension-compression asymmetry in brittle lattice metamaterials using additive manufacturing, micro-CT imaging, and computational modeling to predict failure mechanisms.
