Seismic Design and Strengthening of Masonry Building of a Kindergarten

Masonry structures constitute a large portion of the existing building stock in Serbia and the wider region. As a common typology within the built environment, masonry buildings exhibit significant vulnerability to seismic actions due to their brittle behavior and lack of ductility. This paper presents a case study of seismic strengthening of an existing masonry building, with emphasis on the selection of an appropriate intervention technique aimed at improving the global stability and load-bearing capacity of the structure. The analysis includes the seismic assessment of the building using modern methodological approaches. The results indicate a substantial contribution of the chosen strengthening method in enhancing structural safety and reducing seismic risk.