Amendments pasted onto front end-cover. / Bibliography: p. 221-240. / xvi, 354 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Documents the experimental and analytical research undertaken aimed at providing the fundamental tools required to succesfully avoid the identified brittle "weak link" in the design of new and the assessment of existing unreinforced masonary buildings. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2000?