Civil Engineering Department, University of Qatar P.O. Box 2713, Doha Qatar.
This paper studies and analyzes the response and ductility of masonry structures in earthquake zones. The non-linear dynamic response of masonry structures were obtained using three simulated models, which were subjected to UBC code dynamic and static equivalent earthquake loads. The ductility and maximum response of the structural models were compiled and analyzed in order to draw recommendations for preliminary design of masonry structures in earthquake zones.
