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Author K. THOMAS Kenneth Thomas Associates Abstract This paper discusses problems associated with the installation of wall ties in new and existing masonry structures. It also comments on design/workmanship; quality control; tolerances; corrosion; methods of detecting...
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Author R. LOVEGROVE Building Research Establishment. Abstract In April 1988, the British Masonry Society held a Symposium on “Workmanship in Masonry Construction” at the Building Research Station. To coincide with this, BRE held a mini open day on its...
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Author B. W. ADDERSON and J. M. HART Building Research Establishment Abstract Wall ties play a key part in ensuring the structural integrity of a wide range of masonry and masonry-clad buildings. Omission or ineffectual bonding of ties or the use of insufficiently...
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Author R. C. DE VEKEY, K. TARR and M. WORTHY Building Research Establishment. Abstract Wall ties play a key part in ensuring the structural integrity of a wide range of masonry and masonry-clad buildings. Ineffectual bonding due to the wrong type of tie,...
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Author W. R. MILLARD Thermalite Central Laboratory Abstract This paper outlines the manufacture and nature of autoclaved aerated concrete and examines the theory and practice of installing various types of fixings in the material. The development and testing of...
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Author O. J. BALAAM DPC Advisory Services Manager, Permanite Ltd. Abstract Many failures due to water penetration can be traced to inadequate damp proof coursing. The paper outlines the various aspects of good dpc detailing including choice of material, workmanship,...
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Author W. H. HARRISON Building Research Establishment. Abstract Many changes in masonry materials, design and workmanship have taken place in the last hundred years. Wide variations in composition of materials and their use can be tolerated in terms of durability....
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Author G. J. EDGELL British Ceramic Research Limited Abstract A method of water testing has been agreed in BSS30J but not a criterion for acceptability. This paper describes a series of tests to establish the relative importance of some of the factors relating to...
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Author A. J. NEWMAN Building Research Establishment. Abstract Four separate stages are identified in the mechanism of rain penetration. Workmanship is particularly important in construction of the outer leaf, so as to reduce the quantity of water passing into the...
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Author ALEX MISHULOVICH and BORIS DRAGUNSKY Chicago Concrete Consultants Abstract A method of inspecting masonry joints is described based on estimating their water permeability. The amount of water penetrating the selected portion of surface under constant controlled...
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Author N. J. BRIGHT, J. D. SAUNDERS, and C. A. FUDGE Ryarsh Brick Limited Abstract The paper examines aspects of workmanship which particularly appertain to calcium silicate brickwork. The importance of adopting the correct mortar mix and consistency for strength and...
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Author R. J. M. SUTHERLAND Harris and Sutherland, Consulting Engineers Abstract The adaptation of old masonry structures is posing increasing problems for designers and building control officers. To what extent is compressive stress relevant? How much effect has...
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Author A. W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract The paper discusses, on the basis of experimental results, the various workmanship factors which influence the strength of masonry. Most of the quantitative information relates to the compressive strength of...
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Author F. McSWEENEY Ove Arup & Partners, Ireland Abstract In Ireland, far more concrete blockwork is used for walling than any other material. Site skill levels have tended to lag behind progress in materials and design standards. The paper includes factors which...
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Author R. C. DE VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract BS5628: Part 2 for the design of reinforced and prestressed masonry allows the use of concrete and grout infill in small voids in masonry as a means of protecting carbon steel reinforcement. There are a...
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Author W. G. CURTIN and G. SHAW Curtins, Consulting Engineers Abstract Brickwork and blockwork are strong in compression but weak in tension. They can be reinforced to carry the tensile stresses or prestressed to eliminate them. The problems which still come to light...
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Author W. G. CURT1N and G. SHAW Curtins Consulting Engineers Abstract Poor workmanship is not necessarily caused by poor craftsmen but is often the result of poor site management and design office inadequacies. Structural masonry demands a higher standard of...
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Author Some Aspects of Buildability of Concrete Blockwork Abstract The paper discusses the main workmanship problems of concrete blockwork and methods of use to reduce the problems. A case study of the successful advanced application of blockwork as a post tensioned...
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Author S. ADAMS Curtins Consulting Engineers Abstract The designer has a positive role to play in achieving good workmanship, it is not sufficient to bemoan the disappearance of the traditional craftsman. The designer has it in his power to set a task which cannot be...
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Author R. J. BALDWIN Willesden College of Technology Abstract In Part III of this paper, the craft of bricklaying is described together with the importance of its different elements. A distinction is made between those tasks that comprise the art and craft of...
