Historic brick buildings in earthquake-prone areas need to be studied to understand how they respond to strong shaking. Researchers conducted experiments on small-scale brick structures to see how they behave under different types of stress. The results showed that the strength of the bricks and mortar used in these buildings greatly affects their ability to withstand earthquakes. By testing these structures in a lab, scientists can better predict how historic brick buildings will hold up during seismic events. This research helps improve our understanding of how to assess and protect these important structures in earthquake-prone regions.