Author G.J. EDGELL (1), N.J. BRIGHT and M. HEATH (1)(1) CERAM Building Technology Abstract This paper reviews the experimental work and compares the calculated masonry strengths using Eurocode 6 with experimentally determined values. The review is taken into account...
Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth Abstract In this study the finite element analysis (FEA) analysis of masonry panels subjected to lateral loading deploys stiffness/strength correctors from a base panel. The selection of the...
Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth guangchun_zhou@yahoo.com Abstract This study proposes a concept of a stiffness/strength corrector to quantify variation in masonry properties, based on analysis of ratios between experimental and...
Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA I.S.T.C. University of Ancona, Italy Abstract The aim of this paper is to describe the behaviour of partially prestressed masonry columns under shear load. In modern masonry, the use of partially prestressed elements is convenient to ensure...
Author NORMAN BRIGHT1 and CLIFF FUDGE2 1Consulting Engineer, Visiting Professor Kingston University 2Technical Director, H+H Celcon Limited Abstract Codes of Best Practice are ‘how-to’ documents which give information, advice and techniques to improve the construction...
Author A. BRENCICH1, C. CORRADI1, L. GAMBAROTTA1, G. MANTEGAZZA2, and E. STERPI11Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering – University of Genoa – Italy 2RUREDIL s.p.a. – Milan – Italy Abstract Arches, vaults and pillars generally experience an...
Author P.R. BINGEL1, J.J. BROOKS2 and J.P. FORTH2 1 School of the Built Environment, Leeds Metropolitan University, Brunswick Building, Leeds LS2 8BU 2 School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT Abstract The results of creep tests on clay...
Author DAVID T. BIGGSRyan-Biggs Associates, P.C Abstract An aging workforce of masons in the United States has challenged the masonry industry to develop innovative ways to construct walls by minimizing the physical efforts of the master masons. One inventor has...
Author ESSY A. BASOENONDO 1), DAVID P. THAMBIRATNAM 2) and HERU PURNOMO 3) 1) Post Graduate Student, Physical Infrastructure Centre, School of Civil Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane QLD 4001, Australia (e.basoenondo@student.qut.edu.au or...
Author A.T. VERMELTFOORT and D.R.W. MARTENS Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Abstract In this project, an attempt is made to measure strain and to establish the strain distribution near openings in masonry facades. Measurements were started as quickly after building...
Author A.T. VERMELTFOORT Technische Uninversiteit Eindhoven Abstract In masonry walls, due to ‘rounding of the bed joint’, often only the central area of the unit is bonded and openings develop at the edges. Previous studies have shown that this causes a non-uniform...
Author W. MARK MCGINLEY1, RICHARD M. BENNETT2, and ERIC N. JOHNSON31Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA 2Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The...
Author D.J. HARRIS1 and DR. A.J. JONES21 H+H Celcon Ltd 2 Acoustical Investigation & Research Organisation Ltd Abstract The effect of noise pollution is becoming increasingly important as peoples’ life styles change and domestic musical equipment becomes more...
Author JENNIFER HOGG1, JOHN ROBERTS2 and ANTON FRIED3 1 Research Student. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK. KT1 2EE 2 Dean. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames,...
Author A.N. FRIED1, J.J. ROBERTS1 and A.K. TOVEY2 1 School of Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, London. U.K. 2 Basement Development Group, c/o British Cement Association, Crowthorne, Berks. U.K. Abstract This paper reviews basement usage in the...
Author A.J. BELL1, A.M. AL-JOLAHY2 and M. KULAIB2 1Manchester Centre for Civil and Construction Engineering, UMIST, Manchester, UK 2Department of Civil Engineering, Sana’a University, Yemen Abstract Compression tests have been carried out on two types of natural stone...
Author K.C. VOON and J.M. INGHAM University of Auckland Abstract The current New Zealand masonry design standard, NZS 4230, has not been updated since 1990 and it is suggested that the shear strength criteria in this document are overly conservative, restricting...
Author H.C. UZOEGBO and J.V. NGOWI Department of Civil Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand Private Bag 3, WITS 2050, Johannesburg, South Africa Abstract A series of dry-stack (mortarless) interlocking block wall systems 3m x 2.50m were tested under centric...
Author R. SENTHIVEL and S.N. SINHA Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India Abstract Tests on scaled brick masonry models were carried out to investigate the response of calcium silicate brick masonry under cyclic compressive loading. Envelope stress/strain...
Author H.R. ROMAN* and R.H. ROMAGNA***Civil Engineer, PhD – Federal University of Santa Catarina – Department of Civil Engineering – Florianópolis – Brazil **Civil Engineer, MSc – National Service of Industrial Apprenticeship – Company Consultant Abstract The paper...
