What is the CURRE Protocal ? How does the Stack Block Preform in Earthquakes?

The CUREE (Consortium of Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering) cyclic loading protocol is a testing standard used to evaluate the seismic performance of building components, such as walls and floors. This protocol involves subjecting a specimen to a series of cyclic loading, in which the specimen is repeatedly subjected to increasing levels of lateral forces that simulate the seismic forces experienced during an earthquake.

The Stak Block is a structurally insulating building block that was tested using the CUREE cyclic loading protocol. The block is designed to provide both structural stability and insulation in a single component. The CUREE protocol was important in testing the Stak Block because it provides a standardized method for evaluating the seismic performance of building components.

During the test, the Stak Block was subjected to a series of cyclic loading and was found to perform better than standard stud wall construction. The Stak Block's superior performance can be attributed to its interlocking design, which provides added strength and stability, and its use of lightweight materials that reduce the overall weight of the building.

Overall, the CUREE cyclic loading protocol is an important testing standard for evaluating the seismic performance of building components, and its use in testing the Stak Block helped to demonstrate the block's effectiveness in providing both structural stability and insulation in a single component.  Download: Structural Testing Report