Author GRAUBOHM, M.; BRAMESHUBER, W. Institute of Building Materials Research (ibac), RWTH Aachen University Abstract At the Institute of Building Materials Research (ibac) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, extensive basic investigations on the gluing of masonry...
Author URREGO-GIRALDO, H. Area I.C. (Ingenieros Consultores) BONETT-DIAZ, R University of Medellín, Civil Engineering Department Abstract Masonry is commonly used to build housing with technical as well as economical advantages. Nevertheless, there are some...
Author VERSTRYNGE, E. and SCHUEREMANS, L. and VAN GEMERT, D. K U Leuven, Dep. Civil Eng. HENDRIKS, M. A. N. TU Delft, Dep. Civil Eng. & Geosciences Abstract Limited information is available in design codes to assess stability of historical masonry structures...
Author ROTA, M University of Pavia, Department of Structural Mechanics, Pavia PENNA, A European Centre for Training and Research in Earthquake Engineering (EUCENTRE), Pavia MAGENES, G. University of Pavia, Department of Structural Mechanics and EUCENTRE, Pavia...
Author MAGENES, G. University of Pavia, Department of Structural Mechanics PENNA, A EUCENTRE, Pavia GALASCO, A. and ROTA, M. University of Pavia, Department of Structural Mechanics Abstract Within an experimental programme which also includes shake-table tests on...
Author HAACH, V. G.; VASCONCELOS, G.; LOURENÇO, P. B.ISISE, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Minho, Azurém, Guimarães, Portugal Abstract This paper aims at presenting results of an experimental program in reinforced masonry walls subjected to reversed...
Author EDGELL, G. CERAM CORBETT, H. Wembley Innovation, UK Abstract The successful use of bond beams to subdivide the area of large walls and enhance their resistance to lateral load was described in 2008. In 2009 a Design Guide based upon the development work over a...
Author PELÀ, L. University of Bologna, DICAM Department CERVERA, M. and ROCA, P. Technical University of Catalonia, Department of Construction Engineering Abstract In finite element analysis of masonry structures, continuum damage models are generally combined with a...
Author WANG, J. University of the West of England (UK), School of the Built and Natural Environment MELBOURNE, C. University of Salford (UK), School of Computing, Science and Engineering TOMOR, A. University of the West of England (UK), School of the Built and Natural...
Author KORANY, Y.; BINDIGANAVILE, V. University of Alberta, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Abstract Higher masonry compressive strength values could be reached if the unit-to-mortar modular ratio is reduced by using higher elastic modulus mortars....
Author MILANI, G. Dipartimento di Ingegneria Strutturale, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy MILANI, E. and TRALLI, A. Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy Abstract A 3D homogenized FE limit analysis software for the prediction of collapse...
Author VAN DER MEER, l. J.; MARTENS, D. R. W.; VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Structural Design Abstract At Eindhoven University of Technology, the behaviour of post-tensioned shear walls of high-strength silicate element (CASIEL) masonry with...
Author MIHALJEVIC, S. N; McMaster University, Civil Engineering CHIDIAC, S. E; School of Engineering Practice, Civil Engineering, McMaster University Abstract Dry-cast concrete masonry block production utilizes aggregates, which are a non-renewable natural material,...
Author VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Department Structural Masonry Abstract Simultaneously with building masonry walls for lintel-tests, mortar prisms and shear-triplets were made. About four hundred mortar prisms were tested according to EN...
Author VERMELTFOORT, A. T. Eindhoven University of Technology, Department Structural Masonry Abstract The paper gives a literature review of studies into the composite action between masonry and supporting beams aimed at the applicability of calcium silicate element...
Author BERTRAM, G.; MARTENS, D. R. W. Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, Department of Masonry structures Abstract As part of the research project concerning crack control in veneer walls the influence of hardening conditions on the physical...
Author AL-JOLAHY, A.; KULAIB, M. Department of Civil Engineering Sana’a University, Yemen Abstract This paper presents experimental work results for different types of stone-masonry units of a loadbearing masonry construction used in Yemen and tested in...
Author SOUSA, H.; SOUSA, L. C.; CASTRO, C. F.; ANTÓNIO, C. C. Faculty of Engineering/University of Porto – Portugal Abstract The concerns with masonry building envelope performance, particularly thermal efficiency, are causing important changes to masonry...
Author VILLANUEVA, L Prof. Dr. Arch. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Department of Construction and Architecture Technology. luis.devillanueva@upm.es ABENZA, B Arch. PhD. Student. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Department of Construction and Architecture...
Author ADAMI, C.-E MSc Structural Engineer, NTUA, Faculty of Civil Engineering-Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, adamis@central.ntua.gr VINTZILEOU, E Professor, NTUA, Faculty of Civil Engineering-Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, elvintz@central.ntua.gr Abstract...
