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The integral masonry system with adobe block tested in Lima for earthquake resistance; [Ensayo en Lima (Perú) de edificio de adobe sismorresistente construido con el sistema de albañilería integral]

Publicated to: Informes de la Construccion. 61 (515): 59-65 - 2009-07-01 61(515), DOI: 10.3989/ic.09.006

Authors:

Orta, B; Adell, M; Bustamante, R; Garcia, A; Vega, S
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Construcción y Tecnología Arquitectónicas (UPM), Madrid, Spain - Author
Estructuras de Edificación, (UPM), Madrid, Spain - Author
Técnicas Innovadoras y Sostenibles en la Edificación. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
UPM, Dpto Construcc & Tecnol Arquitecton, Madrid, Spain - Author
UPM, Dpto Estructuras Edificac, Madrid, Spain - Author
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Abstract

This paper presents an adaptation of the Integral Masonry System (IMS) developed in Europe under the "AllWall System" trade name for concrete or clay, block or brick masonry walls using just mortar. In this case the system is modified for an adobe block infill to allow the construction of earthquake resistant housing in developing countries. When adobe block is employed as an infill it is impossible to transfer the bond stresses of the reinforcement bars as these structures are not bonded with mortar and the reinforcement then has to transfer the stresses purely within the reinforcement. The truss-shaped reinforcement may intersect in the three spatial directions and allow the construction of reinforced walls and slabs. It is then only necessary to infill with locally made adobe blocks or flooring in order to provide sufficient rigidity to the structure. A two-storey, 6x6x6 m, adobe building employing the IMS system has been tested for earthquake resistance at half scale at the PCUP (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru) in Lima in collaboration with the UPM (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid) to test the viability of this new type of building construction for seismic areas in the Third World. The test results have shown that the IMS system with adobe block remained stable without significant cracking even under 130 mm displacement seismic movement, equivalent to 10.0 on the Richter magnitude scale.
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Keywords

AdobeAnti-earthquake structureIntegral masonry systemReinforced adobeReinforced earthquake resistanceSpectrometry

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Informes de la Construccion due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2009, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Architecture. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q4 for the agency WoS (JCR) in the category Construction & Building Technology.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-09:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 9
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-09:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 49 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/10641/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 1,799
  • Downloads: 917
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (ORTA RIAL, MARIA BELEN) and Last Author (ORTA RIAL, MARIA BELEN).

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