Main Goal
To develop a comprehensive understanding of diverse masonry and earthen construction techniques from around the world, with the aim of learning from traditional practices and adapting them to enhance structural safety and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
Main Skills Acquired
Develop an understanding of the structural performance of various masonry and rammed earth construction techniques and acquire corresponding structural analysis skills:
- Overview of masonry (brick, stone, adobe) and earthen construction techniques
- Understanding of the strengths and weaknesses regarding structural performance and building physics
- Understanding methods for improvement of structural performance for new and existing buildings
- Design methods for assessing their structural performance
Main Topics
- Construction typologies of masonry structures
- Structural performance of masonry structures
- Thermal and hygrothermal performance of masonry and earthen structures
- Design approaches and standards for brick and stone masonry
- Design of confined masonry structures
- Structural performance of earthen structures
- Design approaches for earthen structures
- Structural retrofit of masonry and earthen structures: design approaches and case studies
