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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 infill
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.
