Stiffness and Strength Estimation of Damaged Unreinforced Masonry Walls Using Crack Pattern

After an earthquake, the residual stiffness and strength of structural elements are typically estimated based on a qualitative visual inspection of cracks that is prone to error. In this paper a ne...

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