Categories: Proceedings 08: 5IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author KONTHESINGHA, C.1; MASIA, M.2; PETERSEN, R.3; MOJSILOVIĆ, N.4; SIMUNDIC, G.5; PAGE, A.6 Abstract: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effect on strength and ductility of retrofitting unreinforced masonry (URM) shear panels with near surface...
Categories: Proceedings 08: 5IMC, Proceedings of Conferences
Author M C PHILLIPSON* C A FUDGE**S L GARVIN* and A W STUPART* * BRE Scottish Laboratory** Celcon Blocks Abstract Thin joint systems are based on AAC units with smalt dimensional tolerances and a mortar which sets rapidly. Traditionally, mortar bed depths are about...
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Author C.A. FUDGE and M. BARNARD Kingsway Technology Ltd and Prowling Homes Ltd Abstract This paper describes a project on the use of large format AAC masonry units in thin joint mortar for the construction of houses in the UK. It was carried out in a number of stages...
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Author NIKOLETTA PSILLA and ELIZABETH VINTZILEOU Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, National Technical University of Athens Abstract Dowel action is one of the mechanisms for the transfer of forces across interfaces. The behaviour of this mechanism is investigated in...
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Author KOJI YOSHIMURA*, KENJI KIKUCHI*, TOMOYUKI KAJIMURA**, YOICHI MORISHITA***, KEIJI ETO** AND HIDEKO NONAKA* *Oita University, Oita, Japan **Sato-benec Co., Oita ***University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa Abstract In order to improve the poor seismic resistance of...
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Author J. BOOTH and G.J. EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract Due to the lack of data to support characteristic bond strengths between steel and mortar and between steel and concrete infill a testing programme was commissioned to generate data which would be...
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Author DAVID T. BIGGS* and HANS R. GANZ** *Ryan-Biggs Associates, New York**VSL Management, St-Quantin-Yvelines, France Abstract This paper describes the development of a prestressed masonry code for the United States. It is proposed for inclusion into the first...
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Author A.F.ASHOUR and S.W.GARRITY University of Bradford Abstract A numerical method of estimating the strength of masonry arch bridges repaired using near-surface reinforcement is described. The method is based on plasticity theory and, under collapse conditions, the...
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Author ROSARIO VEIGA and FERNANDA CARVALHO Abstract The current dominant tendency in Europe is to use ancient techniques and materials for repair of ancient buildings. For rendering and repointing this leads to the use of lime mortars, thus respecting historical and...
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Author S.K. SUMON Transport Research Laboratory Abstract The introduction of the 40T lorries on I January 1999 by the European Commission Directive means that many of the 40,000 masonry arch highway bridges will need urgent attention. According to 1993 figures it is...
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Author O.I. PONOMAREV and A.V. SHAMPUROV TSNIIK, Moscow Abstract The reconstruction and restoration of many architectural monuments and old masonry buildings in the centre of Moscow and in other Russian towns requires a reasonably accurate determination of masonry...
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Author G. FRUNZIO and M. MONACO C.I.Be.C. Interdepartmental Centre for Cultural Heritage Engineering, Naples Abstract A large part of the Italian architectural heritage consists of stone masonry buildings. Recent interest in restoration has shown, despite the great...
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Author *D.M. LILLEY and **A.V. MARCH *University of Newcastle **Particie Parsons Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne Abstract Defects in old rubble-filled walls sometimes develop as bows or bulges in one or both outer leaves. These can be the result of rainwater penetration, or...
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Author BIRGER GIGLA and FRITZ WENZEL University of Karlsruhe Abstract A research project at the University of Karlsruhe is investigating the bond strength of supplementary injection anchors as a repair method in historic masonry. Such anchors are necessary to carry...
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Author D. D’AYALA University of Bath Abstract The paper presents a numerical finite element nonlinear procedure to study crack patterns in masonry buildings subjected to differential settlements. The procedure is applied to the case study of a terraced block in...
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Author MASSIMO CORRADI Istituto di Costruzioni – Universita di Genova Abstract This paper has the intent of identifying the disciplinary status and historical basis of the “science of strengthening”. This is a new discipline that, starting from the...
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Author EDOUARD G. NESVIJSKI and ODILON P. CAVALHEIRO Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil Abstract The present paper is devoted to analysis of problems and possibilities of application of some acoustic (sonic and ultrasonic) methods for nondestructive testing of...
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Author CLAUDIA NEUWALD-BURG Institut fur Tragkonstruktionen, University of Karlsruhe Abstract For the assessment of the loadbearing capacity of existing brickwork, assumptions on its mechanical behaviour often have to be made when direct testing is not possible to...
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Author JAMES C. MYERS Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Arlington, MA Abstract With the trend to lighter curtain wall systems with independent structural building frames, the risks increase for damaging interactions between the masonry veneer, the back-up wall, and the...
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Author JAMES C. MYERS Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Arlington, MA Abstract An 18h fire severely damaged the structure and masonry facade of a Philadelphia, PA high rise. The facade included solid granite components and granite veneer on precast concrete spandrel...
