Analytical Modelling and Numerical Simulation of Compressed Stabilised Earth Blocks using Rice Husk Ash

SATHISH KUMAR R(1), MAGANTI JANARDHANA(2) and DARGA KUMAR N(3), (1) PhD Research Scholar, JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad, & Senior Associate Professor, NICMAR, India.  kumar.sathish100@gmail.com (2) Professor of Civil Engineering, JNTUH College of...

Numerical Modelling of Grout Injection in Stone Masonry Walls

A.C. ISFELD Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Civil Engineer, University of Calgary, Schulich School of Engineering, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4 and Canada acisfeld@ucalgary.ca   ABSTRACT The Prince of Wales Fort was constructed in the 18th century in Churchill,...

Optimisation of FRP Strengthening Systems for Masonry Arch Bridges

DARYADEL(1), L. CUNNINGHAM(2) (1) MSc student, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, mohammadmahdi.daryadel@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk (2) Lecturer, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil...

The Effects of Wind on the Loading and Vibration of Stone Pinnacles

S.H. COCKING(1), S. PRICE(2) and M.J. DEJONG(3) (1)  MEng Student, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, United Kingdom, sam.cocking@cantab.net (2)  Consultant, Price & Myers, 37 Alfred Place, London, WC1E 7DP, United Kingdom,...

Assessment and Improvement of Structural Performance of Residential Masonry Dwellings Subjected to Seismic Loading in Haiti

BERRAIS(1) and T. HANCOX(2) (1) Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Bolton, BL3 5AB, UK, ab9@bolton.ac.uk (2) Undergraduate Student, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Bolton, BL3 5AB, UK, tkh1aes@bolton.ac.uk   ABSTRACT...

Numerical Analysis for the Determination of Stress Percolation in Dry-Stacked Wall Systems

AGAAJANI(1), D. WALDMANN(2), F. SCHOLZEN(2), A. LOUGE(3) (1) Civil Engineer, PhD, Luxembourg City, 1637 Luxembourg, shahriar.agaajani@asars.lu (2) Professors, Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Communication, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg City, 1359...

Technical Condition Assessment of Masonry Structural Components using Frequency Response Function (FRF)

M. ŻÓŁTOWSKI(1) and R.M. MARTINOD(2) (1) Wydział Inżynierii Mechanicznej, Uniwersytet Technologiczno-Przyrodniczy w Bydgoszczy, Bydgoszczy, Poland, mariusz.zoltowski@utp.edu.pl (2) Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidad EAFIT, Medellín, Colombia,...

FEM Applied to Rammed Earth Masonry of Brazilian Historical Structures

H. Y. SATO(1) and R. M. L. R. F. BRASIL(2)  (1) Master of Civil Engineering, Department of Structural Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 05508-010, Brazil, marciahsato@yahoo.com.br  (2) Doctor of Civil Engineering, Full Professor,...

An Automated Finite Element Macro for the Examination of Cosmetic Racking-Related Damage in URM Walls

J. HEATH, E. F. GAD and J. L. WILSON Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, 3122, Australia djheath@swin.edu.au   ABSTRACT Cosmetic cracking in masonry subjected to racking is expensive to...

In-plane Load Resistance of Semi Interlocking Masonry Infill Panels. Analytical Procedure

Y.Z. TOTOEV(1) (1) Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2290 Australia, yuri.totoev@newcastle.edu.au   ABSTRACT This paper presents an analytical procedure for calculating in-plane load resistance of a...

Experimental Shrinkage Testing on Concrete Masonry Units and Walls with Different Curing Conditions

G.A. PARSEKIAN(1); K.C. BARBOSA(2); J.S. CAMACHO(3); A.S. FELIPE(4) (1) PhD, Dept of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Sao Carlos, parsekian@ufscar.br (2) MSc, Dept of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Sao Carlos, klecbarbosa@terra.com.br (3) PhD, Dept...

Warning Signs of Impending Failure of Historical Masonry Structures

JUNG J. KIM (1), TAI FAN (2); TAHA REDA, M. MAHMOUD (3); NIGEL G. SHRIVE (4) (1) Research Professor, Sejong University, Civil & Environmental Engineering, jungjkim@sejong.ac.kr (2) Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of New Mexico, Civil Engineering Department,...

Shear Strength Capacity of Unreinforced Masonry Walls, Assuming Failure in Diagonal Cracking. Part 2: T Shaped Sections

POPESCU (1), G. POPESCU (2) (1) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Checking Eng. in Structural Design (2) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Technical Expert, Checking Eng. in Structural Design IPCT Structuri LTD, Bucharest, Romania,...

A Theoretical-Experimental Analysis of Beam Behavior in Structural Masonry

LANDINI, F.S. (1); ZAGO, C.S. (2); MORENO JR., A.L. (3) (1) Former Graduate Student – Structures – School of Civil Engineering (FEC – State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) – batista@fec.unicamp.br (2) Graduate Student – Structures – FEC – UNICAMP –...

A Comparative Study into the Tensile Bond Strength of the Brick Mortar Interface of Natural Hydraulic Lime and Portland Cement Mortars

HETHERINGTON (1) (1) Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1WB, England s.hetherington@shu.ac.uk ABSTRACT This project was designed to compare and contrast the performance characteristics and...

Cyclic in-plane shear behaviour of unreinforced masonry panels retrofitted with fibre reinforced polymer strips

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...

KEYNOTE SPEECH: Rescuing the Baby from the Bathwater: Traditional Masonry as Earthquake Resistant Construction

Author LANGENBACH, Randolph Conservationtech Consulting, Oakland, California, USA, www.conservationtech.com Abstract It seems counter-intuitive to assert that unsophisticated, non-engineered timber and masonry structures might be safer in large earthquakes than...

KEYNOTE SPEECH: Product and system development in masonry construction under requirements of sustainable construction

Author JÄGER, W Prof. Dr.-Ing., Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of Structural Design, w.jaeger@jaeger-ingenieure.de HIRSCH, R Dr.-Ing., Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik, Berlin, rhi@dibt.de MASOU, R Dipl.-Ing., Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of...

KEYNOTE SPEECH: Masonry, the Architect´s Timeless Love: How architects today are dealing with brickwork

Author JAEGER, Falk Prof. Dr.-Ing. freelance architecture critic, lecturer and curator Abstract For thousands of years men have been building houses of masonry. Not exclusively, of course. But our picture of distinguished, representative architecture throughout almost...

KEYNOTE SPEECH: Earthquake resistant design of masonry structures: rules, backgrounds, latest findings

Author MAGENES, Guido Associate Professor, University of Pavia and EUCENTRE Pavia, via Ferrata 1, Pavia, Italy – guido.magenes@unipv.it Abstract The paper gives an overview of selected recent developments in the field of seismic design criteria for new masonry...