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FIG. 6.52 Comparison of common cracks around adobe arched openings in the past earthquakes
and experimental results. (A) 2005 Zarand earthquake. (B) A recent undocumented earthquake.
(C) Shaking table tests by Bakhshi et al. (2015) [4]. ((A) Photo taken by Mohammad Yekrangnia.
(B) Permission from DRES. (C) Photo taken by Mohammad Yekrangnia.)

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FIG. 6.53 Examples of using tie-rods in stabilization of arches and vaults in historic masonry
structures. (A) An example of a European cathedral (permission from Dr. Gentilini). (B) Sforza Cas-
tle, Milan, Italy [40]. (permission from Mr. Chuck LaChiusa; www.buffaloah.com)