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Author ARENDS, J.; KAMERLING, W. Technical University Delft, Faculty Architecture Abstract This paper describes the technique for building roofs constructed with the system known as Fusée Ceramic. This system was invented and patented by the French architect Jaques...
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Author KAMERLING, M. W. Delft Technical University, Faculty of Architecture, Department of Structural Design Abstract Just after World War II a structural system, known as Fusée Ceramique, was popular in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and North Africa. Many barrel...
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Author GERNS, E.; WILL, R. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Assoc. Inc Abstract Many of the early American historic skyscrapers were demolished in the decades following World War II. Many of these unique facades fell into severe neglect and deferred maintenance at a critical...
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Author LOURENÇO, P. B.; RAMOS, L. F.; TRUJILLO, A. ISISE, University of Minho, Department of Civil Engineering, Guimarães, Portugal Abstract Famagusta was placed on the 2008 World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites by the World Monument Fund. A joint...
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Author BRETAS, E. M. Universidade do Minho LEMOS, J. V. Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil LOURENÇO, P. B Universidade do Minho Abstract This work presents a numerical application for stability analysis of masonry gravity dams. From the geometrical dimensions,...
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Author BARONE, Z. University of Palermo, Dipartimento di Storia e Progetto nell’Architettura – L.I.R.B.A. Abstract The construction of stone walls in the Sicilian Late Gothic architecture – in use for a period spanning between the 15th and 16th centuries – shows...
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Author NOVESKY, M.; GERNS, E. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Abstract In the United States, the most dramatic change in building construction was triggered by the industrial revolution of the late 19th century. The ability to economically manufacture steel...
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Author ROSEMANN, F.; MORAES, P. D.; ROMAN, H. R. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract The thermal insulation of structural walls under fire situation is one of the main requirements together with structural integrity and...
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Author NGUYEN, T. D. Centre Technique de Matériaux Naturels de Construction, Paris, France MEFTAH, F. Université Cergy-Pontoise, Laboratoire de Mécanique et Matériaux du Génie Civil 5, Cergy-Pontoise, France MEBARKI, A. Université Paris-Est, Laboratoire de...
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Author RUVALCABA, F.; BAILEY, C. G.; BELL, A. J. The University of Manchester, School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, United Kingdom Abstract Tests have been carried out to investigate the variation in compressive strength of concrete block masonry at elevated...
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Author SCHLEGEL, R. Dynardo GmbH, Weimar CLAESSENS, A. Xella Nederland BV MEYER, G. Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie eV, Hannover CABALLERO GONZÁLEZ, A.4 European Calcium Silicate Producers Association Abstract This paper presents finite element simulations,...
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Author LEINEWEBER, R. Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie eV, Germany CABALLERO GONZÁLEZ, A. European Calcium Silicate Unit Producers Association Abstract In 2008 the European calcium silicate industry initiated a comprehensive research project to investigate the...
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Author GATTESCO, N.; DUDINE A. University of Trieste, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract In the paper the results of a broad experimental investigation carried out on masonry specimens strengthened with a thin mortar coating on both surfaces...
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Author OSKOUEI, A. V.; RAOUFI, M. R.; GHAHRI, R. Azad University Tehran, Faculty of Structural Engineering, Tehran, Iran Abstract An experimental research program was undertaken to ascertain the compressive and shear strength enhancement of masonry wall panels using...
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Author BORRI, A. CORRADI, M.and SPERANZINI, E. University of Perugia – Italy, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering GIANNANTONI, A UniLAB s.r.l., Italy Abstract New experiments and new methods are presented for the application of the “reticolatus”...
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Author CAUŠEVIC, A. Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo, Structural Department RUSTEMPAŠIC, N. Faculty of Architecture, University of Sarajevo; Architectural construction and technology Department Abstract This paper is a result of authors’...
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Author BRAS, A.; HENRIQUES, F. Department of Civil Engineering, Universidade Nova de Lisboa Abstract The purpose of a grout injection technique applied in a multiple leaf wall is to increase the compactness and create links between the internal and external leaves,...
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Author HRASNICA, M. and ZLATAR, M. Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina KULUKCIJA, S. and HUMO, M. Interprojekt d.o.o. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina MADZAREVIC, M. Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia...
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Author JÄGER, W. Chair of Structural Design, TU Dresden, Germany BRAUN, J Consulting Office Prof. Fink Radebeul, formerly Chair of Structural Design, TU Dresden, Germany Abstract Adobe masonry is commonly used as a building material all over the world, especially in...
