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Author C. FAELLA and G. RIZZANO Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno Abstract In the diagnosis of structural mechanical properties, nondestructive tests represent an important tool which allows simple and extensive analyses to be carried out. Within...
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Author N. MOJSILOVI; and P. MARTI Institute of Structural Engineering, ETH Zurich Abstract The behaviour of structural masonry walls subjected to eccentric shear and normal forces is investigated. Different theoretical models are proposed depending on the magnitude of...
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Author J. MENDES DA SILVA and R. SILVA VICENTE University of Coimbra – Portugal University of Aveiro – Portugal Abstract The attempts to reduce heat transmission heterogeneity over the external surface of building envelopes include several recommendations...
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Author G.C. MANOS, L. PAPAS, V. SOULIS and A. DIAGOUMA Department of. Civil Eng. Aristotle University, Thessaloniki 54006, GREECE. Fax 0030310995769, email gcmanos@civil.auth.gr. Abstract This paper includes a numerical investigation of the simulation of the behaviour...
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Author G.C. MANOS, M. YASIN, J. THAWABTEH, and V. KOURTIDES Department of. Civil Eng. Aristotle University, Thessaloniki 54006, GREECE. Fax 0030310995769, email gcmanos@civil.auth.gr Abstract The earthquake performance of partially reinforced masonry walls when...
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Author L. SZOJDA and S. MAJEWSKI Silesian University of Technology Abstract A numerical analysis of complex stress state was provided on the basis of compression and shear tests of wall specimens. For this analysis, a software package MAFEM3D, was applied which used...
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Author DROBIEC and J. KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract The results of investigations of compressed reinforced masonry wallettes subjected to axial compression are presented. Tests were carried out using specimens made of clay bricks and cement-lime...
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Author ABDEL WAHID HAGO1, KHALIFA AL-JABRI1, ALI AL-HARTH I1, and MOHAMMED QAMARUDDIN2 1. Department of Civil Engineering, SQU, P.O.Box 33 Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman 2. Department of Civil Engineering, Aligar Islamic University, India Abstract An investigation...
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Author R. JASINSKI and J. KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract A comparison of the results of two series of tests on specimens of horizontally sheared masonry walls is presented. One series concerns unreinforced specimens and the other reinforced....
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Author Jan KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract The new Polish Masonry Code PN-B-03002:1999 (with modification Az1/2000) [1], unlike Eurocode 6 [2], has introduced into design calculations of shear walls subjected to wind loads the necessity of satisfying...
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Author T. KVANDE1, K.V. HØISETH2, A.T. VERMELTFOORT3 and R. VAN DER PLUIJM4 1Norwegian Building Research Institute, 2Norwegian University of Science and Technology 3Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 4TNO Building and Construction Research Abstract Knowledge of...
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Author T. KVANDE and A.M. WALDUM Norwegian Building Research Institute Abstract This paper presents results of a test program emphasising the possibilities of making “watertight” rendering systems for façades exposed to very severe driving rain conditions. Mortars of...
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Author J.C. GÁLVEZ, E.REYES and M.J. CASATI Universidad de Castilla La Mancha, E.T.S. Ingenieros de Caminos Av. Camilo José Cela s/n, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain. E-mail: Jaime.Galvez@uclm.es Abstract Brickwork Masonry may be considered as a composite material whose...
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Author C.A. FUDGE1 and D. LOWTHER2H+H Celcon Limited1 and Bovis Homes plc, UK2 Abstract This paper describes the investigation and building of a demonstration house constructed using aircrete (autoclaved aerated concrete) units. This low energy house incorporates a...
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Author G.J. EDGELL (1), N.J. BRIGHT and M. HEATH (1)(1) CERAM Building Technology Abstract This paper reviews the experimental work and compares the calculated masonry strengths using Eurocode 6 with experimentally determined values. The review is taken into account...
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Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth Abstract In this study the finite element analysis (FEA) analysis of masonry panels subjected to lateral loading deploys stiffness/strength correctors from a base panel. The selection of the...
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Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth guangchun_zhou@yahoo.com Abstract This study proposes a concept of a stiffness/strength corrector to quantify variation in masonry properties, based on analysis of ratios between experimental and...
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Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA I.S.T.C. University of Ancona, Italy Abstract The aim of this paper is to describe the behaviour of partially prestressed masonry columns under shear load. In modern masonry, the use of partially prestressed elements is convenient to ensure...
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Author NORMAN BRIGHT1 and CLIFF FUDGE2 1Consulting Engineer, Visiting Professor Kingston University 2Technical Director, H+H Celcon Limited Abstract Codes of Best Practice are ‘how-to’ documents which give information, advice and techniques to improve the construction...
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Author A. BRENCICH1, C. CORRADI1, L. GAMBAROTTA1, G. MANTEGAZZA2, and E. STERPI11Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering – University of Genoa – Italy 2RUREDIL s.p.a. – Milan – Italy Abstract Arches, vaults and pillars generally experience an...
