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Author EDGELL, G. CERAM CORBETT, H. Wembley Innovation, UK Abstract The successful use of bond beams to subdivide the area of large walls and enhance their resistance to lateral load was described in 2008. In 2009 a Design Guide based upon the development work over a...
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Author PELÀ, L. University of Bologna, DICAM Department CERVERA, M. and ROCA, P. Technical University of Catalonia, Department of Construction Engineering Abstract In finite element analysis of masonry structures, continuum damage models are generally combined with a...
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Author WANG, J. University of the West of England (UK), School of the Built and Natural Environment MELBOURNE, C. University of Salford (UK), School of Computing, Science and Engineering TOMOR, A. University of the West of England (UK), School of the Built and Natural...
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Author KORANY, Y.; BINDIGANAVILE, V. University of Alberta, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract Higher masonry compressive strength values could be reached if the unit-to-mortar modular ratio is reduced by using higher elastic modulus mortars....
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Author MILANI, G. Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy MILANI, E. and TRALLI, A. Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy Abstract A 3D homogenized FE limit analysis software for the prediction of collapse...
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Author VAN DER MEER, l. J.; MARTENS, D. R. W.; VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Structural Design Abstract At Eindhoven University of Technology, the behaviour of post-tensioned shear walls of high-strength silicate element (CASIEL) masonry with...
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Author MIHALJEVIC, S. N; McMaster University, Civil Engineering CHIDIAC, S. E; School of Engineering Practice, Civil Engineering, McMaster University Abstract Dry-cast concrete masonry block production utilizes aggregates, which are a non-renewable natural material,...
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Author VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Department Structural Masonry Abstract Simultaneously with building masonry walls for lintel-tests, mortar prisms and shear-triplets were made. About four hundred mortar prisms were tested according to EN...
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Author VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Department Structural Masonry Abstract The paper gives a literature review of studies into the composite action between masonry and supporting beams aimed at the applicability of calcium silicate element...
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Author BERTRAM, G.; MARTENS, D. R. W. Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, Department of Masonry structures Abstract As part of the research project concerning crack control in veneer walls the influence of hardening conditions on the physical...
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Author AL-JOLAHY, A.; KULAIB, M. Department of Civil Engineering Sana’a University, Yemen Abstract This paper presents experimental work results for different types of stone-masonry units of a loadbearing masonry construction used in Yemen and tested in...
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Author SOUSA, H.; SOUSA, L. C.; CASTRO, C. F.; ANTÓNIO, C. C. Faculty of Engineering/University of Porto – Portugal Abstract The concerns with masonry building envelope performance, particularly thermal efficiency, are causing important changes to masonry...
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Author VILLANUEVA, L Prof. Dr. Arch. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Department of Construction and Architecture Technology. luis.devillanueva@upm.es ABENZA, B Arch. PhD. Student. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Department of Construction and Architecture...
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Author ADAMI, C.-E MSc Structural Engineer, NTUA, Faculty of Civil Engineering-Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, adamis@central.ntua.gr VINTZILEOU, E Professor, NTUA, Faculty of Civil Engineering-Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, elvintz@central.ntua.gr Abstract...
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Author W Jäger and P Schöps Faculty of Architecture,Chair of Structural Design, Dresden University of Technology Abstract The verification of shear walls starts with the search for the weakest point. The shear strength, which is dependent on the material as well on...
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Author H B WALTHER Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Kloster Lehnin, Germany Abstract Type III Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are new instruments to supply quantified environmental data for a product using predetermined parameters according...
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Author N Mojsilovi?(1)and J SCHWARTZ(2) (1) Institute of Structural Engineering, ETH Zurich (2) Institute of Construction Engineering, HTA Lucern Abstract The Swiss structural masonry code provisions are based on the lower bound theorem of the theory of plasticity....
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Author J ALI, A N FRIED, O J KANYETO and J J ROBERTS Concrete and Masonry Research Group, Sustainable Technology Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kingston, UK Abstract This paper reports on a program of testing work to investigate the properties...
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Author G C MANOS(1), V KOURTIDES(2), V J SOULIS(2) and L TSAKMAKIDES(2) (1) Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki,Greece (2) Research assistant ,Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of...
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Author M C Limbachiya(1) and C A Fudge(2) (1) Kingston University- London, UK (2)Aircrete Products Association, UK Abstract Currently in the UK, aircrete (autoclaved aerated concrete) masonry units are usually produced with a minimum declared compressive strength of...
