Cyclic tests on bahareque and mortar walls
Description
Cyclic behavior of low-cost walls built with timber frames and composite cane panels embedded in cement mortar. Full-scale wall specimens, each differing in geometric and material properties. Key behavioral aspects such as stiffness, strength, energy dissipation, and ductility were studied. Special attention was given to construction provisions, including mortar strength, the inclusion of galvanized wire mesh reinforcement, and the presence of windows, which were assessed for their influence on wall performance.
The results offer critical data for validating more detailed numerical models and demonstrate that these low-cost walls can provide a viable solution for earthquake-resistant construction, particularly in regions with limited resources.
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Keywordscomposite structuresseismic engineeringtimber structuresbaharequequinchamortar
How to Cite
When using these data, please cite both the original experimental study (Málaga-Chuquitaype et al., 2014) and the dataset (Kaminski et al., 2025), and acknowledge the Built Environment Data (BED) Experiments service (Shahnazaryan et al., 2024).
Suggested wording
“This study uses experimental data from the tests reported by Málaga-Chuquitaype et al. (2014), available in the dataset published by Kaminski et al. (2025) through the Built Environment Data (BED) Experiments service (Shahnazaryan et al., 2024).”
Original experimental study
Málaga-Chuquitaype, C.; Kaminski, S.; Elghazouli, A. Y.; Lawrence, A. (2014). “Seismic response of timber frames with cane and mortar walls.” Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Structures and Buildings, 167, 693–703. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.13.00090
Dataset
Kaminski, S.; Málaga-Chuquitaype, C.; Elghazouli, A. Y.; Lawrence, A. (2025). “Cyclic tests on bahareque and mortar walls.” Built Environment Data (BED): Experiments, Version 1. https://doi.org/10.60756/est-zcvb59i530
Platform
Shahnazaryan, D.; Pinho, R.; Crowley, H.; O’Reilly, G. J. (2024). “The Built Environment Data platform for experimental test data in earthquake engineering.” Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics, 53, 4627–4640. https://doi.org/10.1002/eqe.4231
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Year of Experiment
2014
Date Added
2026-06-17
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