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Author SZOJDA, L. Silesian University of Technology, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract The behaviour of a masonry wall subjected to shear stress is presented in this paper. Masonry walls are usually tested under compression, but in some cases they are...
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Author HARVEY, B. Bill Harvey Associates Ltd Abstract There is a growing tendency to turn to finite elements as a panacea of analysis. The author’s experience is that, even when the work is carried out by very experienced engineers, faith in the computer is often...
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Author KIM, J. J.; REDA TAHA, M. M. University of New Mexico, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract The collapse of a historical masonry structures in Europe in the late 1990’s, attracted researchers to investigate the long-term effect of masonry creep. Composite...
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Author ZIEGERT, C. and MÜLLER, U. BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Division VII. RÖHLEN, U. Claytec e. K., Distribution and Technology Abstract The experience with the application of earth blocks in construction reaches back for several...
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Author FUDGE, C. H+H UK Limited, UK Abstract In 2006, the UK Government published a Code for Sustainable Homes, intended as a single national standard to guide the housebuilding industry. The Code measures the sustainability of a home against design categories, rating...
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Author DA SILVA, R. M. Federal University Of Minas Gerais, Department of Structures CORRÊA, M. R. S.2 School of Engineering of São Carlos – USP, Department of Structures Abstract This paper presents the main items of the 2nd part of the Brazilian Clay Masonry...
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Author CORREA, M. R. S. University of Sao Paulo, Department of Structural Engineering DA SILVA, R. M.2 Federal University of Minas Gerais, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract This paper presents an overview of the 1st part of the Brazilian Clay Masonry Code,...
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Author CHRISTIANSEN, P. Danish Technological Institute Abstract Combined loading is defined as walls subjected to vertical and horizontal out-of-plane loading. These walls are typically three- or four-sided supported and with openings (see figure 1). Throughout Europe...
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Author SCHLUNDT, A. Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie eV, Head of Standardisation Department, Hannover, Germany Abstract Large size calcium silicate elements (masonry units with nominal heights from 498 mm to 648 mm and nominal lengths from 498 mm to 998 mm) for...
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Author KRANZLER, T. Bundesverband der Deutschen Ziegelindustrie, Bonn, Germany Abstract The paper deals with the verification of a new design approach for shear stressed masonry structures. Therefore the results of pseudo-dynamic test on large-scale unreinforced...
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Author MEYER, U. Arge Mauerziegel, Bonn, Germany Abstract A full scale unreinforced masonry terraced house has been subjected to pseudo-dynamic tests to verify the resistance against earthquake loads in areas of low and moderate seismicity. The tests were part of...
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Author COSTIGAN, A.; PAVIA, S. Trinity College Dublin, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Abstract Due to their physical and chemical properties, mortars made with lime are considered to be more compatible with historic fabrics than those...
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Author BANTING, B.; HEEREMA, P.; EL-DAKHAKHNI, W. McMaster University, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract The acquisition of a Variable Scale Concrete Block Production Machine by McMaster University will facilitate the manufacturing of scaled concrete blocks for...
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Author KAMIŃSKI, KRZYSZTOF1 Abstract An extensive research program followed in order to find out whether pore fluid that accumulates in masonry as a result of hygroscopic sorption shows a tendency of rising. Observations of changes of mass moisture, the amount of...
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Author KOSIOR-KAZBERUK, M.; EZERSKIY, V. Bialystok University of Technology, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract Determination of heat and moisture transport processes in the presence of salts in masonry wall is rather complex due to the...
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Author ABRUZZESE, D. and MICCOLI, L. University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Department of Civil Engineering VARI, A Videodata Sistemi ltd, Rome Abstract The permanent monitoring of structural behavior of monuments or historical buildings is crucial for the diagnosis of...
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Author GRAF, W.; PANNIER, S.; PIOTROW, A. TU Dresden, Institute for Structural Analysis, Germany Abstract The challenging task in computational engineering is to model and predict numerically the behavior of engineering structures in a realistic manner. Beside...
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Author FARSHIDNIA, P.; KOLBITSCH, A. Vienna University of Technology, Institute of Building Construction and Technology Abstract Masonry infills have often been treated as nonstructural elements, and their structural presence is frequently ignored by engineers. The...
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Author FÓDI, A.; BÓDI, I. Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract The aim of this paper is to present the influence of different reinforcement directions on the shear resistance and crack...
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Author DIZHUR, D.; LUMANTARNA, R.; DERAKHSHAN, H.; GRIFFITH, M.; INGHAM, J. M. University of Auckland, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract Most research considering seismic assessment of URM walls has been conducted using laboratory based...
