Author S.BURNETT, M.GILBERT, G.BEATTIE, T.C.K.MOLYNEAUX, B.HOBBS and P.NEWTON University of Sheffield University of Liverpool University of Teesside Abstract Dynamic out-of-plane impact tests have been performed on a number of reinforced masonry walls under laboratory...
Author Y.S. KORANY* and R.G. DRYSDALE Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7 Canada *(koranyy@mcmaster.ca) Abstract A large portion of the stock of existing older buildings in the world is constructed using...
Author C. KÖPP, C. MAIERHOFER and A. ZIEBOLZ Federal Institute for Materials Research & Testing (BAM), Germany Abstract The EC-project with the acronym ONSITEFORMASONRY will provide improved methodologies for the evaluation of the structure of historic masonry...
Author TATIANA GONDIM DO AMARAL, DÉBORA DE GOIS SANTOS and HUMBERTO RAMOS ROMAN Doctor postgraduate student of the Postgraduate Program in Civil Engineering, PPGEC/UFSC Doctot postgraduate student in Production Engineering – UFSC Professor Assistant of the Federal...
Author L. NICOLAU, A.M BASTOS and J. FIGUEIRAS Faculty of Engineering of Porto University Abstract This work reports the results of an experimental characterization study of concrete masonry products, with specimens obtained under real production conditions. The...
Author A.D. TZAMTZIS and P.G. ASTERIS Technological Educational Institution of Athens Abstract A non-linear 3D finite element model for the ‘microscopic’ analysis of masonry structures subjected to static and seismic loads is presented in this study. The model...
Author P.G. ASTERIS and A.D. TZAMTZIS Technological Educational Institution of Athens Abstract A new methodology for the non-linear macroscopic analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM) shear walls under biaxial stress using the finite element method is presented. The...
Author M.R. VALLUZZI, F. da PORTO and C. MODENA University of Padova (Italy), Dept. of Construction and Transportation Engineering Abstract Nowadays, the use of flat blocks joined by thin mortar joints (1 to 3mm thick) represents one of the more promising construction...
Author W.A. FERGUSON Building Research Establishment, UK Abstract Collar-jointed walls – also termed double-leaf walls – are walls built from two separate leaves of masonry held together with stout wall ties, with the gap between the leaves – the...
Author S.L. LISSEL, J. GILLILAND2, and N.G. SHRIVE Department of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada Stantec Consulting Ltd., Calgary, Canada Abstract Two masonry diaphragm retaining walls were designed for construction on the University of Calgary...
Author Dr. R.C.DE VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract The use of flat jacks to carry out in-situ measurements of compressive stresses with minimal, easily repairable damage, is well documented in the literature. For structures accessible on two sides the...
Author LIUMING, WANGLIMIN, SUNHUIFENG, and WANGBINGQUAN Shenyang Architectural and Civil Engineering Institute Abstract This paper is an analyses of the influence of mortar strength, anchorage length and bar diameter on anchorage behaviour, based on the test results...
Author ALASTAIR W STUPART Building Research Establishment Abstract This research has determined the nature and effectiveness of communication related to the construction of brickwork. It was based on a literature review, a questionnaire survey and site visits. The...
Author J.P. FORTH AND S.E. ZOOROB University of Leeds University of Nottingham Abstract A process is described for the manufacture of a new building material from soil and bitumen which has the potential to be competitive with conventional masonry products in both...
Author SEBASTIAN TRAJKOVSKI and YURI Z. TOTOEV Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute University of Newcastle Abstract Traditionally, design standards determine shear strength of masonry including a damp proof course on the basis of its friction...
Author A. BARBIERI, A. BORRI, M. CORRADI and A. DI TOMMAS University Institute of Architecture, Venice, Italy University of Perugia, Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept., Perugia, Italy Abstract The research topic concerns an experimental study on the dynamic...
Author J.R. RIDDINGTON and M.K. SAHOTA University of Sussex, UK Abstract Lead has visco-elastic properties at the temperatures normally experienced by structures and as a consequence can be effective in reducing the undesirable stress build-up that can occur in...
Author N. GUCCI(1), G. MARIANI(2) and M. SASSU(2) (1)Department of Civil Engineering – University of Pisa (Italy) (2)Department of Structural Engineering – University of Pisa (Italy) Abstract A case of the incipient collapse of a large masonry building caused by...
Author C.R. WILLIS, M.C. GRIFFITH and S.J. LAWRENCE The University of Adelaide SPL Consulting Pty Ltd, The University of Newcastle Abstract This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the one-way horizontal bending behaviour of unreinforced...
Author V. GALIMBERTI* , A. FANTUCCI* and U. COSTA** *ITC-CNR (Construction Technologies Institute) ** CTG (Group Technical Center)-ITALCEMENTI GROUP Abstract The objective of the research carried out in ITC, an Institute of CNR (the Italian Council of Research), in...
