Vertical Rods as a Seismic Reinforcement Technique for Rammed Earth Walls: An Assessment

Figure 6

Evolution of damage state in the wall with 0.1 MPa prestress rods: Points (a) 95 kN, 5.96 mm; (b) 110 kN, 7.80 mm; (c) 113 kN, 8.50 mm; (d) 99 kN, 10.60 mm; (e) 101 kN, 18.20 mm.