PROCEEDINGS OF THE SEVENTH INTERNATIONAL MASONRY CONFERENCE COMPLETE

No. 10, November 2006, Edited by: G Thompson

Contents:

A New Method for the Realistic Determination of Load Eccentricities Due to Wall-Floor-Interaction

W Jäger, G Baier and T Vassilev

 

Limit Analysis of Masonry Arches Affected by Springing Displacement

L Van Parys, D Lamblin and S Datoussaïd

 

Improvement of Engineering Properties of Fired Clay Bricks Through the Addition of Calcite

J F Martirena, R L Day, D Betancourt and Y Diaz

 

Compressive Strength of Solid Clay Brickwork: Calibration of Experimental Tests

C Bilello, A Brencich, M Di Paola and E Sterpi

 

Evaluation of the Safety Coefficient of Axi-Symmetric Masonry Domes with Drum and Lantern Having Variable Profile and Carrying Their Own Weight

C Anselmi, E De Rosa, F Galizia and D Maniello

 

Energy Efficient Brick Manufacture using High Quantities of Fly Ash

R L Day, J F Martirena and A Huizer

 

Mathematical Model for Loading / Unloading Stress-Strain Curves of Interlocking Brick Masonry

M E Nazar and Dr S N Sinha

 

The 3-Dimensional Behaviour of Skew Masonry Arches

J Wang and C Melbourne

 

Performance of L-Shaped Steel Plate Lintels

A T Vermeltfoort

 

Analysis of Calcium Silicate Element-Infilled Steel Frames

B M Ng’andu

 

T he 3-Dimensional Behaviour of Masonry Arches with Point Supports to the Intrados

C Melbourne and J Wang

 

Tests on Long Span Lintels Supported on Wall Brackets

J M Adell, H Martín, C López, R Beutel, M Balen, P Manfred, E Yáñez and P Timperman

 

Lateral Load Distribution in Multi-Storey Loadbearing Masonry Construction Containing Slip Joints

P Sing-Sang, Y Z Totoev and A W Page

 

Experimental Behaviour of Brick Masonry Under Combined Axial Load and Bending

G De Felice

 

Effects of Confinement Reinforcement on Bar Splice Performance – Phase II

J H Greenwald and J J Thompson

 

Behaviour of Laterally Loaded Concrete Blockwork Panels Constructed with Thin Layer Mortar

O J Kanyeto, A N Fried, J Ali and J J Roberts

 

Medieval Masonry Deformability Experimental Test

M J Cassinello

 

T he Effects of Bed Joint and Vertical Reinforcement on Adobe Masonry (Mud Brick) Walls Under Compressive and In-Plane Shear Loading

W Jäger and S M Taher Khorramabadi

 

More Accurate Predictions of the Behaviour of Masonry Panels Subjected To Lateral Loads

C Sui, M Y Rafiq, D Easterbrook, G Bugmann and G Zhou

 

Strength of Eccentrically Compressed Brickwork Pillars: A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis

A Brencich, C Corradi and L Gambarotta

 

The Effects of Cyclic Loads on Post-Tension Losses in Masonry Columns

I A M Budiwati and A J Bell

 

Experimental Study of Four Brick Unit Specimens Subjected to Bending

Y Han, M J Masia, S J Lawrence and A W Page

 

Confinement Effect in Standard (Flat Platen) and Modified (Brush Platen) Compression Tests of Hollow Core Concrete Blocks

C S Barbosa and J B Hanai

 

Evaluation of Masonry-Infilled RC Frame Numerical Model Under Cyclic Loading

G C Manos, ? Thauampteh and V J Soulis

 

Extended Application Rules for the Fire Performance of Masonry Walls

Dr-Ing. U Meyer

 

Numerical Modelling of Deformation Behaviour of Dry-Stack Stone Masonry

R Senthivel, P B Lourencoand G Vasconcelos

 

Evaluation of the Static Collapse Multiplier for Masonry Walls Subjected to Out-Of-Plane Loading

C Anselmi, E De Rosa and L Fino

 

Thermal Properties of a Brick with Built-in Passive Solar Efficiency

Y Z Totoev

 

Structural Analysis of 3D Laser Scanning Models Using FEM

A M Yousry, K V Høiseth and J A Øverli

 

Cyclic Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Walls in Two-Way Bending

J Vaculik And M C Griffith

 

Drying Brick Masonry by Electro-Osmosis

L M Ottosen and I Rörig-Dalgård

 

Damage Evaluation by Acoustic Emission in Brickwork Structures Under Variable Amplitude Loading

A Carpinteri, P Bocca, G Lacidogna, A Grazzini and D Masera

 

An Investigation into Numerical Model Updating of Masonry Panels Subjected to Lateral Load

C Sui, M Y Rafiq, D Easterbrook, G Bugmann and G Zhou

 

Sensitivity Analysis of the Mortar-Aggregate Ratio Procedure

J H Greenwaldand J Farny

 

In-Plane Cyclic Behaviour of Load Bearing Masonry Walls

F da Porto, M Grendene, F Mosele and C Modena

 

Uniqueness Study to Update FEA Models of Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels by Genetic Algorithm

C Sui, M Y Rafiq, D Easterbrook, G Bugmannand G Zhou

 

Poisson Behaviour of Bedding Mortar Under Multiaxial Stress State

G Mohamad, P B Lourenco and H R Roman

 

Towards a New Theory for Masonry Vaults Assessment

A Baratta and O Corbi

 

Seismic Evaluation of a Heritage Brick Masonry School Building

A Ahmad, K Moin and M Qamaruddin

 

Scratching Test for Compressive Strength Determination : Method and Preliminary Results on Historical Mortars

L Van Parys, F Dagrain, T Descamps and C Coudyzer

 

On the Analysis of Regular Masonry Walls

A Baratta and I Corbi

 

Comparing New Zealand’s Unreinforced Masonry Details with those of Other Seismically Active Countries

A P Russell, J M Ingham and M C Griffith

 

Experimental Investigations on Mortar-Block Shear Bond Strength and Masonry Compressive Strength

Ch V Uday Vyas and B V Venkatarama Reddy

 

Dynamic Analysis of a Spanish Masonry Bell Tower

A Azorín, S Ivorra and F J Pallarés

 

Seismic Behaviour of Single-Storey URM Buildings with Lightweight Steel Roof

H C Uzoegbo Fbms, R Senthiveland R Pave

 

Torsion Shear Test for Mortar Joints in Masonry

M J Masia, Y Han and M R S Correa

 

Using Timoshenko-Like Formula to Reduce the Experimental Error of Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels

C Sui, M Y Rafiq, D Easterbrook, G Bugmann and G Zhou

 

Analysis of In-plane Damage of Unreinforced Masonry Walls

Y Shi and D D’ Ayala

 

Self-Consolidating Grout Investigation: Compressive Strength, Consolidation and Flow

J H Greenwald, D W Graber, and M S Bradfield

 

Time Dependent Behaviour of Historic Masonry: A Probabilistic Model

A Anzani, E Garavaglia and L Binda

 

Rocking Response of Solid Blocks on Rigid and Flexible Foundations

M A Elgawady, Q Ma, J Butterworth, and J M Ingham

 

The Challenge of Evaluating the Environmental Impacts of Clay Brickwork Masonry

P R Bingel, A R Bown and J Sturges

 

Evolution of Brickwork Façades in Madrid’s Architecture From the Early 20th Century Through Their Bond Analysis

A Rodríguez Sánchez and M González Cortina

 

Fibreglass Reinforcement in Brick Bearing Walls

Prof. Arch. G Valletta, Prof. Arch. G Pedemonte, Arch. J J Fontana, Dr. Ing. Q R Taleroand Dr. Ing. Q A Delgado

 

Sustainability of UK Masonry in Relation to Current Assessment Tools

P R Bingel, A R Bown and J Sturges

 

Saint Andrew’s Church – Upgrading after the Newcastle Earthquake

J N Nichols and K F Tan

 

T-Shape Cross Walls Strengthened by CFRP-Sheets Under Combined Compression and Shear Loading

R Capozucca and V Pascucci

 

Ethical and Legal Aspects of the Use and Recycling of Masonry Waste in Spain

M Del Río Merino, P I Gracia and I S-W Azevedo

 

Masonry Field Inspection

J Chrysler

 

FEM Micro-Model for Masonry Reinforced in Bed Joints

L Drobiec

 

Development of Specific Methods to Analyse Decay Progression on Wall Coatings and Paints

V Galimberti

 

Measuring Deformations of Masonry Veneer Walls On-Site

G Bertram, D R W Martens and H L M Wijen

 

The Minimum Reinforcement Percentage for In-Plane Loaded Masonry Walls – Some Comments on the Guidance in EC6 Based on Wallette Testing

J Kubica

 

Comparative Study of Two Freeze and Thaw Test Procedures on Moulded Brick

R A Cyphers, PE and A R Whitlock, PhD, PE

 

Design Methodologies for the Assessment and Retrofitting of Existing Masonry Buildings

R Popescu, G H Popescuand A Craifaleanu

 

Prefabricated Masonry Wall Panels

D T Biggs

 

Development of Artificial Ageing Tests for Renders – Application to Conservation Mortars

A L Velosa and M R Veiga

 

Optimisation of Perforated Clay Units for Central European Seismic Areas

Dr-Ing. U Meyer, Dr-Ing. M Roßbach and Dr-Ing. D C Schermer

 

The Maturation Time Factor in Lime Putty Quality

M G Margalha, M R Veigaand J De Brito

 

In-Plane Bearing Capacity of Unreinforced Masonry Panels

C-A Graubner and T Kranzler

 

Characterisation of Lime Mortars with Water Repellent for use on Ancient Buildings

A C Magalhães, M R Veiga and F Cartaxo

 

Behaviour of Masonry Walls Made From Different Types of Clay Bricks Under Static-Cyclic Loading

E Fehling and J Stürz

 

Thermal Acceleration of a Portland Cement Mortar Using Direct Electric Current Curing

F M Khalaf

 

Effectiveness of Confinement Reinforcement for Improving the Ductility of Masonry

D I Mclean

 

Traditional Plus : Single Leaf Brickwork Walling for Houses

G J Edgell

 

Stress States in Multi-Storey Masonry Structures Under Horizontal Loading

D C Schermer

 

Repair of Damaged Multiple Leaf Masonry Specimens: Initial Results

A Anzani, L Binda, A Fontana and C Tedeschi

 

Masonry Wall Under Out-Of-The-Plane Loading: an Approach with Geometrical Variables for

Determining the Kinematic Collapse Multiplier

C Anselmi and E Saetta

 

Enhanced Safety and Efficient Construction of Masonry Structures in Europe - Exploitation of Research Capacities from the European Commission for the Advantage of European Masonry Producing SMEs

R Rast, Dr.-Ing., Dr. Sc.Techn. and J Kieker, Dipl.-Geologe Bdg

 

Guidelines for the Diagnostic Investigation of Historic Buildings

L Binda, V Bosiljkov, A Saisi and L Zanzi

 

Joint Fixity Factor for Single Storey Masonry Buildings

D R W Martens

 

Developing Innovative Systems for Reinforced Masonry Walls

F Mosele, F Da Porto, C Modena, A Di Fusco, G Di Cesare, G Vasconcelos, V Haach, P B Lourenco, I Beer, U Schmidt, W Brameshuber, W Scheufler, D C Schermer and K Zilch

 

Methodology of Repairing a Stone Masonry Bridge

A Al-Jolahy and M Kulaib

 

Numerical Verification of the Barcelona Model Adapted for Brick Walls

A Wawrzynek, A Ci?cio and J Fedorowicz

 

Development of a Realistic Shear Test Method

D C Schermer

 

Performance of Low Density Aircrete Masonry

M C Limbachiya and C A Fudge

 

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Sliding Behaviour of Rigid Blocks Subjected to Cyclic Shear Loads

G C Manos, V Kourtides, V J Soulis and L Tsakmakides

 

The Strength of Thin Joint Solid Dense Concrete Block Work

J Ali, A N Fried, O J Kanyeto and J J Roberts

 

Swiss Masonry Code Design Charts for Shear Walls

N Mojsilovi? and J Schwartz

 

Environmental Product Declarations of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

H B Walther

 

Shear Stress Distribution of Stiffening Walls

W Jäger and P Schöps

 

Airtightness and AAC

D J Harris and P M Käkelä