![]() The desire to have a healthier environment, breathe cleaner air, and mitigate the effects of global warming led to the adoption of these directives. Sustainability is the key word around which most of the European directives adopted in the field of construction have focused lately. The production of building materials, the production of which significantly pollutes the air quality by releasing dust, and then the entire construction process, which is also highly polluting and unfriendly to the environment. As a result, several directives have been adopted on the reduction of the environmental impact of the construction sector. On the other hand, the European Commission has made an intense campaign on environmental issues lately which also consisted in the elaboration of scientific reports on this subject. The weak mechanical characteristics of the walls of brick masonry that can even lead to degradation in the structure due to moderate seismic actions, makes finding a solution regarding the use of walls to be a research topic of great interest. The topic of numerical modeling of walls made of ceramic blocks is extensively researched and debated in specialized works. Studies exist about concrete blocks with different materials such as ceramic aggregates, plastic fiber, ornamental stone waste, and alkali-activated slag. This stage represents the first phase of the research, while phase II will continue with experimental tests of the proposed solutions.Ī lot of studies on the use of structural walls made of ceramic blocks in seismic areas are found in the literature. ![]() Moreover, the quantitative results are presented in a force–displacement graph for the four wall types. ![]() Following the numerical analysis of four types of walls, the two proposed solutions of concrete blocks with wood chips had the best results in terms of force–displacement relationship. Numerical analyses were also carried out for the classical solutions, so that, finally, a comparison could be made between them from a structural point of view. Two solutions, including concrete blocks with wood chips, have been proposed and numerical analyses have been carried out. ![]() This paper deals with a study on the use of recyclable materials, such as wood chips, from waste materials and aims to propose viable solutions for the use of this type of blocks for structural walls in seismic areas. These types of blocks are currently used in non-seismic areas due to their poor structural performance. The proposed solution is more environmentally friendly, both in terms of production technology and materials used, as it is made of wood chips, wood being a sustainable material. Given that the production of ceramic blocks represents an environmentally polluting process, the alternative solution of using concrete blocks with wood chips is proposed. At present, the classic solution used for structural masonry walls worldwide is the ceramic block. The concept of sustainability has become a priority in the construction field, in a context where there is an increasing discussion about reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as the construction industry is one of the most polluting industries with a focus on the production of building materials. ![]()
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