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Anthony Adams

This report details an experimental project conducted at the University of Auckland, focusing on securing unreinforced masonry (URM) parapets. Under the mentorship of Dmytro Dizhur and Liam Wotherspoon, and guided by UCSD mentor Lelli Van Den Einde, the study utilized a shake table to dynamically load multiple two-leaf parapets. It aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of both industry-accepted and experimentally validated retrofitting methods. Additionally, it highlights the remarkable natural beauty of New Zealand, including experiences in the Waitomo Caves.

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Anthony Adams

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  1. Anthony Adams Securing of Unreinforced Masonry Parapets The University of Auckland, New Zealand Host Mentors: DmytroDizhur & Liam Wotherspoon UCSD Mentor: Lelli Van Den Einde Aug 14th 2013

  2. Experiment Multiple two leaf parapets, secured using common retrofits of the area and experimentally validated retrofits, will be dynamically loaded on a Shake table to provide experimental data of their effectiveness in a dynamic setting. Test both experimentally validated and industry accepted retrofits for URM parapets to see which methods are the most effective. Goals

  3. Securing of URM parapets Finishing the report on the Victoria st. testing. Making adjustments to the shake table. Began wrapping up other small projects

  4. Next Week Continue updating the Working Model of the parapet and attach the different retrofits that we will be testing. Finish report for Victoria Street Masonry Wall testing. Once the fly wheel arrives, attach the motor to the shake table and prepare for testing.

  5. Waitomo Black Water Rafting Went tubing on a river inside of the Waitomo Caves. “Glowworms” all over the ceiling, jumped off small waterfalls, crawled through some small passageways, it was really cool! This is a promo shot but I wanted to show the glowworms, amazing sight, like looking at the stars from 150 feet under ground.

  6. New Zealand’s natural beauty

  7. Acknowledgements Thank you to everyone who has made this life changing experience possible! Auckland Mentors: Liam Wotherspoon, DmytroDizhur UCSD Mentor: Lelli Van Den Einde PRIME: Gabriele Wienhausen, Peter Arzberger

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