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...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author S. DAVIES and H. R. HODGKINSON British Ceramic Research Limited Abstract Compressive strength and modulus of elasticity have been determined on brickwork built in four bonds using nine types of solid, perforated and frogged bricks. The results of a preliminary...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author A. W. PAGE University of Newcastle, Australia and A. HUIZER University of Calgary, Canada Abstract An experimental study of the comparative ability of reinforced and prestressed hollow clay masonry walls to resist racking loads is described. Three walls 3000 mm...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author DIMITRIJ PUME Building Research Institute, Technical University, Prague, Czechoslovakia Abstract The storey-height reinforced concrete-masonry wall panels designated JCKD, are composed of unbonded masonry contained within a rectangular reinforced concrete grid....
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author L. BINDA and G. BARONIO Polytechnic of Milan Abstract The adhesion between binder and aggregate and the resulting mortar and brick in ancient mortars is not fully understood. Mortars and plasters made with hydra ted lime and powdered bricks...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author A. W. PAGE University of Newcastle, Australia and N. G. SHRIVE University of Calgary, Canada Abstract The compressive strength of masonry is usually estimated from tests on small assemblages or tests on the components — the units and mortar. Testing methods...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author G. J. EDGELL and W. TEMPLETON British Ceramic Research Limited, Stoke-on-Trent Abstract Relatively little information is available about the performance of reinforced brickwork colums although their use, in conjunction with open section walls and stiff floors,...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author N. M. BHANDARI & D. N. TRIKHA University of Roorkee, India Abstract Complete masonry buildings can be analysed by the conventional finite element method. Since it is impracticable and expensive to distinguish each brick and mortar joint separately, a super...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author N. G. SHRIVE The University of Calgary Abstract In some masonry, creep can be as large as the moisture, thermal and elastic strains combined. Clay masonry has been used as a supposedly non-load-bearing veneer in composite construction where differential...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author F. M. KHALAF* University of Edinburgh Abstract Fifteen single-block specimens and seventeen two-block prisms with three different concrete infill conditions (unfilled, partially, and completely filled) have been tested for strength and strain performance when...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 02
Author W. M. CHURCHILL Abstract Observations made on extensive site surveys of calcium silicate brickwork are reported together with general conclusions and recommendations for preventing cracking of the brickwork.
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 03
Author H. A. MOGHADDAM Sharif University, Tehran, Iran J. G. CHINWAH Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria and A. C. HARGREAVES Imperial College, London Abstract This paper describes the dynamic response of a scaled unframed 1.7 m x...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 03
Author J. J. BROOKS and C. S. ABDULLAH University of Leeds Abstract The size and shape of the cross-section of brickwork walls and piers is quantified in terms of the volume/exposed drying surface area ratio (v/s), and the time-dependent properties: creep,...
