STUDY ON EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE TECHNOLOGY OF COMPOSITE MASONRY BUILDINGS IN BHUTAN Part 16: Full scale tests on composite masonry buildings: Strengthening techniques on rammed earth building

摘要

The use of RC bands and RC vertical posts enhanced the loadcarrying capacity of the rammed earth building, with the baseshear value exceeding the recommended value for theunreinforced building by the IS1893. The proposed strengtheningtechnique during the construction process did not affect theramming process; thus, they are feasible, and it is recommendedfor the new construction of rammed earth buildings.