| Title |
Review of the Structural and Seismic Performance of a Non-Load-Bearing Masonry Finishing System Incorporating Thermal Bridge-Blocking Brackets |
| Authors |
김웅회(Kim, Woong-Hoi) ; 권영철(Kwon, Young-Cheol) ; 이재현(Lee, Jae-Hyun) ; 남정수(Nam, Jeong-Soo) ; 김규용(Kim, Gyu-Yong) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.7.337 |
| Keywords |
Masonry Angle; Masonry Finish; Earthquake-Resistant Bracket; Thermal Bridge Breaking Bracket; Load-Bearing Capacity; Seismic Performance |
| Abstract |
Masonry finishing systems in non-load-bearing walls are vulnerable to seismic actions, which can lead to falling hazards and structural
damage. This study evaluates the structural and seismic performance of a masonry finishing system incorporating a thermal bridge-blocking
seismic bracket. A comparative analysis between a conventional angle support system and the proposed bracket system is conducted through
material tests, static loading tests, shaking table tests, and numerical simulations. The experimental results show that the proposed system
increases load-bearing capacity by approximately six times and maintains structural integrity under seismic excitation up to 0.8G, compared to
failure at 0.5G in the conventional system. Overall, the findings indicate that the proposed bracket system significantly improves both
structural safety and seismic performance of non-load-bearing masonry finishes. However, the study is limited to a partial system model, and
further validation using full-scale fa?ade systems is required. |