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The Structural Performance of Cavity Wall Ties

Categories: Author R. C. DE VEKEY and W. J. REED Building Research Establishment, Garston, Watford, UK Abstract Until recently virtually all cavity wall ties were of three types: (1) the butterfly wire, (2) the double triangle and (3) the vertical twist. Other patterns, such as...

Drilled-in Inserts in Masonry Construction

Categories: Author M.HATZINIKOLAS Alberta Masonry Institute J. LONGWORTH and J. WARWARUK The University of Alberta Abstract Drilled-in inserts of various types were tested under shear, direct tension and combined shear and tension. Modes of failure are described and design...

Long Term Corrosion Tests of Bed Joint Reinforcement

Categories: Author C. SOUTHCOMBE and C. APPLETON Plymouth Polytechnic Abstract Thirty six panels were constructed in 1981 to monitor the corrosion performance of a ladder type bed joint reinforcement. Twelve panels were taken apart in 1983 to examine the reinforcement. Corrosion...