Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author J. D. STOKLE and A. J. BELL UMIST, Manchester Abstract The work was undertaken to investigate the extern of frame-action in structures of plain masonry walls and reinforced concrete floor slabs, when (he relative-stiffness of the slabs to the walls was varied....
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author A. HUIZER and R. L. DAY The University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada Abstract The use of mini-computers can greatly simplify test methods and data acquisition procedures. However, data analysis after acquisition can be inconvenient because access is frequently...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author M. E. PHIPPS and T. I. MONTAGUE University of Manchester, Institute of Science and Technology Abstract The paper describes full scale tests on four concrete blockwork diaphragm walls, twelve square hollow section beams and seven I section beams. Two of the...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author Reijo Yla-Mattila Technical Research Centre of Finland Abstract In a Finnish winter there are many freezing and thawing cycles with temperatures at times as low as -30°C. Bricks, mortars and renderings may fail. Chimneys may corrode or fail in frost due to...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author F. M. Khalaf* University of Edinburgh, Scotland Abstract A two-dimensional finite element analysis was used to study the behaviour of unfilled, partially and completely filled single-block specimens and two-block prisms axially loaded parallel to the bed faces,...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author R. C. DE VEKEY and R. LOVEGROVE Building Research Establishment, Garston. Abstract Most UK standards for masonry units measure compliance with strength specifications using the mean result of destructive tests on a sample of 10, randomly selected from a batch...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author A. W. PAGE*, N. G. SHRIVE# & E. L. JESSOP# * University of Newcastle, Australia #University ofCalgary, Canada Abstract Masonry design codes typically allow the enhancement of masonry strength beneath a concentrated load due to the strengthening effect of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author T. P. LEES Taywood Engineering Limited Abstract Mortars can be chemically analysed to give the exact mix proportions of solid ingredients only when the materials in the mortar are known and the sampling and analysis are of excellent quality. The limitations and...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author DAVID GAIRNS University of Melbourne COLIN ANDERSON and ANTON FRIED South Bank Polytechnic, London Abstract In the U.K. the characteristic flexural strength of masonry may be determined either by reference to tables in BS 5628 or by test. In Australia similar...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author G. J. EDGELL British Ceramic Research Limited Stoke-on-Trent, England Abstract This review of the literature shows the effects of various factors on the flexural strength of brick masonry. The ratios of the strengths of 1:1:6 mortar to stronger mortars are...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author C. ANDERSON South Bank Polytechnic, London Abstract A unique technique for testing masonry waits under transverse lateral load is described and the results of tests on more than 80 single leaf and cavity walls of various configurations are discussed. Methods of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 01
Author R. C.DEVEKEY Building Research Establishment, Watford, England Abstract A full sized model limber-framed house structure has been subject to a static lateral face load simulating long period wind gust loading on its end gable by use of air bags inflated against...
