Unreinforced Masonry Walls: An Optimisation Framework
Arun Bhuiyan
Corresponding
Bangladesh Institute of Technology, Rajshahi
Suresh Garcia
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Abstract
The reliable performance of unreinforced masonry walls remains a central concern for engineers working in photovoltaic systems throughout the developing world. The proposed procedure couples fast Fourier transforms with established empirical correlations. A saving of 56% in computation time was realised without sacrificing accuracy. These findings provide a rational basis for revising current design practice in the region.
Keywords:
unreinforced masonry wallsfast Fourier transformsreinforced concreteprestressed concrete
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