Author VERMELTFOORT, A. T.; MARTENS, D. R. W. Eindhoven University of Technology, Department Structural Masonry Abstract One of the problems of interest in the seismic or wind design of masonry buildings is the manner in which a lateral load is distributed to a system...
Author TOMAŽEVI, M.; GAMS, M. Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia Abstract The seismic behaviour of typical residential confined masonry buildings constructed with aerated autoclaved concrete (AAC) blocks has been...
Author SZOJDA, L. Silesian University of Technology, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract The behaviour of a masonry wall subjected to shear stress is presented in this paper. Masonry walls are usually tested under compression, but in some cases they are...
Author HARVEY, B. Bill Harvey Associates Ltd Abstract There is a growing tendency to turn to finite elements as a panacea of analysis. The author’s experience is that, even when the work is carried out by very experienced engineers, faith in the computer is often...
Author KIM, J. J.; REDA TAHA, M. M. University of New Mexico, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract The collapse of a historical masonry structures in Europe in the late 1990’s, attracted researchers to investigate the long-term effect of masonry creep. Composite...
Author ZIEGERT, C. and MÜLLER, U. BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Division VII. RÖHLEN, U. Claytec e. K., Distribution and Technology Abstract The experience with the application of earth blocks in construction reaches back for several...
Author FUDGE, C. H+H UK Limited, UK Abstract In 2006, the UK Government published a Code for Sustainable Homes, intended as a single national standard to guide the housebuilding industry. The Code measures the sustainability of a home against design categories, rating...
Author DA SILVA, R. M. Federal University Of Minas Gerais, Department of Structures CORRÊA, M. R. S.2 School of Engineering of São Carlos – USP, Department of Structures Abstract This paper presents the main items of the 2nd part of the Brazilian Clay Masonry...
Author CORREA, M. R. S. University of Sao Paulo, Department of Structural Engineering DA SILVA, R. M.2 Federal University of Minas Gerais, Department of Structural Engineering Abstract This paper presents an overview of the 1st part of the Brazilian Clay Masonry Code,...
Author CHRISTIANSEN, P. Danish Technological Institute Abstract Combined loading is defined as walls subjected to vertical and horizontal out-of-plane loading. These walls are typically three- or four-sided supported and with openings (see figure 1). Throughout Europe...
Author SCHLUNDT, A. Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie eV, Head of Standardisation Department, Hannover, Germany Abstract Large size calcium silicate elements (masonry units with nominal heights from 498 mm to 648 mm and nominal lengths from 498 mm to 998 mm) for...
Author KRANZLER, T. Bundesverband der Deutschen Ziegelindustrie, Bonn, Germany Abstract The paper deals with the verification of a new design approach for shear stressed masonry structures. Therefore the results of pseudo-dynamic test on large-scale unreinforced...
Author MEYER, U. Arge Mauerziegel, Bonn, Germany Abstract A full scale unreinforced masonry terraced house has been subjected to pseudo-dynamic tests to verify the resistance against earthquake loads in areas of low and moderate seismicity. The tests were part of...
Author COSTIGAN, A.; PAVIA, S. Trinity College Dublin, Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Abstract Due to their physical and chemical properties, mortars made with lime are considered to be more compatible with historic fabrics than those...
Author BANTING, B.; HEEREMA, P.; EL-DAKHAKHNI, W. McMaster University, Department of Civil Engineering Abstract The acquisition of a Variable Scale Concrete Block Production Machine by McMaster University will facilitate the manufacturing of scaled concrete blocks for...
Eurocode for Masonry, EN 1996-1-1 and EN 1996-2: Guidance and worked examples. £45.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to basket NOTE: This document is superseded by the 2nd edition which is available as an electronic document...
Introduction Revised Building Regulations for England & Wales, related, in part, to the structural design of buildings to resist accidental damage, have recently been published together with the relevant Approved Document giving guidance on accidental damage...
ISSN 1460-6909, Special Publication No. 1, 1997 British Masonry Society Eurocode for Masonry, ENV 1996-1-1: Guidance and worked examples. £13.50 – Purchase Checkout Added to...
CERAM Building Technology (CBT), part of CERAM, has set up a specialist testing facility to help designers, builders and building product manufacturers ensure that their products and developments meet the stringent Part E acoustic requirements of the Building...
