New model predicts earthquake damage in masonry walls, improving safety.
The article presents a new way to measure damage in masonry walls when they are pushed from the side. The researchers looked at how different types of masonry walls react to this kind of force. They found that the damage can vary depending on the materials used and whether there are openings in the wall. The researchers created a model to help predict how much damage might occur in these walls when they are hit with sideways force.