Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author HEINRICH METZEMACHER Industrieverband Werktrockenmortel e.V., Koln Abstract In order to evaluate the resistance of masonry to cracking in the presence of slowly developing restraint forces, information is needed on the level of stress imposed and the...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author T.G. HUGHES AND R.J. HARVEY University of Wales, Cardiff Abstract In a normal environment, masonry constructed from fired clay units will expand as moisture is taken into the dry units from their surroundings; this expansion can lead to considerable compressive...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author C.S. ABDULLAH, R. ANANG AND M.S. YASSIN Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Abstract An experimental programme was undertaken to study the effect of incorporating palm oil ash (POFA) and rice husk (RHA) on the properties of fired clay brick. Tests showed that clay...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Limited Abstract Sieve gradings (including fines contents), methylene blue adsorption values and sand equivalents of spot samples of 154 buildings sands, taken from throughout the United Kingdom, are presented...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author M. OLIVIER and Z. EL GHARBI ENTPE, France Abstract Studies in the Geomaterials Laboratory of ENTPE on “Earth as a building material”, showed that, unlike concrete block masonry, the weak point in earth block and earth mortar masonry, loaded...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author PETER WALKER University of New England, NSW. Abstract The paper presents results of uniaxial and concentrated compression load tests on stabilised soil block walls. Strip toads were applied both centrally and on edge, with loaded area ratios varying between...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author C. D’ONOFRIO, G. FRUNZIO and M. MONACO Universita degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” Abstract The properties of Neapolitan yellow tuff, a frequently used building material from ancient times to the present, have been determined as specimens...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author G. DE CASA and G. SAPPA University “La Sapienza”, Rome. Abstract The long history of this widely used building stone and its architectural uses in historic buildings are briefly described. The growing need for technical intervention for conservation...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author R.C.DE VEKEY and K.TARR Building Research Establishment Abstract The objective of this series of tests was to measure any change in performance resulting from relaxation associated with mechanically fixed metal expansion anchor type wall ties. Two makes of...
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Author STEPHEN L GARVIN AND IAN H MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract A test programme is described to assess the suitability of the BRE general purpose mortar (GPM) for Aircrete blockwork, in particular to assess the effect on...
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Author RICHARD GIVENS Buxton Lime Industries Limited Abstract As part of the development work in launching a new type of cement for use with masonry units and following the recommendations of BRE Digest 362, Buxton Lime Industries (BLI) subjected mortars made with the...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Ltd Abstract Mortars made with five building sands, with a range of methylene blue values and fines contents, were assessed for durability using a laboratory scale freeze thaw and sulfate attack test. Properties of...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author P.F.G. Banfill Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Abstract Rheology can be applied to the workability of fresh mortars. The Viskomat is a commercial instrument which is capable of measuring their rheological properties to a high degree of discrimination and...
Categories: Proceedings 07: 4IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author R A SMITH, Brick Development Association Abstract For construction products, the European single market is to be realised by the preparatio of harmonized technical specifications applicable in each and every country. The detailed drafting is being done by the...
