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Author NEBEL, H. RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Building Materials Research SCHERER, C. and SCHWITALLA, C. and SCHWERD, R. Fraunhofer Institute, Institute for Building Physics VOLLPRACHT, A. and BRAMESHUBER, W. RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Building...
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Author FAN, T. and KIM, J. J. and REDA TAHA, M. M. University of New Mexico, Department of Civil Engineering SHRIVE, N. G. University of Calgary, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract In previous work, using simplified mechanical models with step-by-step in time...
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Author DROBIEC, L The Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, Dept. of Building Structures, Faculty of Civil Engineering Abstract In the paper there were presented the tests results of the reinforcement influence on the horizontal and vertical strains of...
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Author KJÆR, E. Danish Technological Institut Abstract Based on a bibliographic study the paper will deal with different aspects of bond strength. The bond strength is defined as the effect of mortar developing a tensile and shear resistance at the contact surface of...
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Author VACULIK, J.; GRIFFITH, M. Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, University of Adelaide Abstract Unreinforced masonry subjected to horizontal bending can fail by two distinct modes: stepped failure, characterised as zigzagging cracks...
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Author PENNA, A. EUCENTRE, Pavia MENON, A. and MAGENES, G. University of Pavia, Department of Structural Mechanics Abstract In-plane cyclic tests on masonry piers show that the capacity of bed joint reinforced masonry elements can be higher than unreinforced ones,...
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Author SARHOSIS, V. and SHENG, Y. School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK GARRITY, S. W Hoffman Wood Professor of Architectural Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK Abstract The use of the Distinct Element Method to simulate...
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Author SMITS, A. and GREGOIRE, Y. Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI), Division of Materials TIRLOCQ, J. and LEFORT, V. and ANDRE, S Belgian Ceramic Research Center (BCRC), Research Department Abstract In June 2006 a European method for the determination of the...
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Author WIJTE, S. N. M Adviesbureau ir. J.G. Hageman B.V. – Rijswijk the Netherlands Abstract In the Dutch code for the structural design of masonry structures, a simplified method is described to determine the load bearing capacity of braced walls with a first...
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Author SCHMIDT, U. Materialprüfungs- und Versuchsanstalt Neuwied HANNAWALD, J. and BRAMESHUBER, W. RWTH Aachen University, Institute of Building Materials Research (ibac) Abstract At the Institute of Building Materials Research (ibac) of RWTH Aachen University,...
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Author CITTO, C. Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc. ASCHERMANN, S. Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. WOODHAM, D. Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Inc. Abstract Historic masonry arch bridges were not designed to carry modern truck and rail loads. However, due to their...
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Author MONTAGNA, R. Università Politecnica delle Marche”, Ancona, Italy VALERI, F Consulting engineer, Pesaro, Italy Abstract An evolution in building thermal performance codes took place in Italy from the seventies on. The latest law dates from December 2006. The...
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Author SAYARI, A.; DONCHEV, T.; LIMBACHIYA, M. C.; KEW, H. Y. School of Civil Engineering and construction, Faculty of Engineering, Kingston University, London Abstract Unreinforced masonry buildings form a significant part of our cultural heritage. One of the most...
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Author BREHM, E.; GRAUBNER, C.-A. Technische Universität Darmstadt, Chair of Concrete and Masonry Structures Abstract Masonry shear walls are the major lateral load-carrying elements in masonry structures. Due to the fact that failure of the member might directly be...
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Author SCHULTZ, A. and BEAN POPEHN, J. University of Minnesota, Department of Civil Engineering TANNER, J. University of Wyoming, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract Unreinforced masonry (URM) walls under eccentric vertical compression and out-of-plane lateral...
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Author AUGENTI, N.; PARISI, F. University of Naples Federico II, Department of Structural Engineering, Naples, Italy Abstract Simplified non-linear seismic analysis methods of standard masonry buildings are typically based on the macro-element discretization of walls...
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Author ELMENSHAWI, A. and SOROUR, M. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada PARSEKIAN, G. Federal University of Sao Carlos, Sao Carlos, Brazil DUCHESNE, D. and PAQUETTE, J. Public Works and Government Services Canada MUFTI, A....
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Author VENKATESH, S. V. Faculty of Civil Engineering Bangalore, Peoples Education Society Institute of Technology Abstract Brick is perhaps the oldest man made material used in building construction. The strength of brick masonry depends on the compressive strength of...
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Author BARBOSA, C. S. University of Campinas, Department of Structural Engineering, Brazil HANAI, J. B. University of Sao Paulo, Department of Structural Engineering, Sao Carlos, Brazil LOURENÇO, P. B. ISISE, University of Minho, Department of Civil Engineering,...
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Author ISMAIL, N.; INGHAM, J. M. Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland, New Zealand Abstract The seismic behaviour of unreinforced masonry (URM) assemblages retrofitted using twisted steel inserts was investigated. A total of 21...
