Study on the Earthquake Resistant Capability of Brick-Timber Structure

Abstract:

The brick-timber structures have a long history and are still used widely in Chinese rural area at present. A large amount of structures were damaged in Wenchuan earthquake occurred on May 12, 2008, and the brick-timber structures in different intensity regions were investigated in detail. Based on the investigate data of Wenchuan earthquake and other previous seismic data, the typical damage of brick-timber structures are summarized and the earthquake resistant design methods and research status are discussed, the earthquake resistant capability of brick-timber structure are also analyzed. Combined with current country codes, the constructional measures for earthquake resistance and construction technology of brick-timber structures are studied. Finally, some reasonable suggestions on the seismic strengthening and reconstruction of this kind of structure after disaster have been given.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 405-408)
• Pages: 1965-1968
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.405-408.1965
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Qiang Zhou, Bai Tao Sun
• Keywords: Brick-Timber Structure, Earthquake Resistant Capability, Post-Disaster Reconstruction, Seismic Damage Analysis

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