Laefer, Debra F.Debra F.LaeferLong, James H.James H.LongCording, Edward J.Edward J.CordingErkal, AykutAykutErkalTruong-Hong, LinhLinhTruong-Hong2011-12-122011-12-122011 Elsev2011-12Construction and Building Materials0950-0618http://hdl.handle.net/10197/3397In many model-scale experiments, geometric scaling is upheld but kinematic and/or dynamic similitude is not because of the difficulty in manufacturing and assembling small models. This paper describes scaling, manufacturing, assembly, and testing of 1/10th scaled historic masonry materials for one-gravity, pseudo-static, soil-structure testing. Prototype selection, manufacturing limitations, constructibility constraints, and testing decisions are presented, alongside details related to model construction. Compressive, tensile, and shear capacities of one-tenth scale prototype values, as well as failure mechanisms, were achieved by adopting traditional brick extrusion and firing methods, in conjunction with modifying mortar products developed for historic restoration. When scaled-masonry structures were subjected to adjacent excavation, damage levels and patterns and levels were consistent with full-scale, field observations.8206056 bytesapplication/pdfenThis is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Energy Policy. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Construction and Building Materials. Special Edition “Masonry Research and Practice", 25 (12): 4362-4373 DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.03.066Historic brick masonryMortar, manufacturingSoil-structureScalingSandAdjacent excavationCracksPreservationConservationMasonry--TestingHistoric buildings--Conservation and restorationMortar--TestingSoil structureSoils--TestingJournal Article25124362437310.1016/j.conbuildmat.2011.03.066https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/1.0/