Author M. L. L. OLIVEIRA, P. J. P. GLEIZE and H. R. ROMAN Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Departemento de Engenharia Civil – Caixa Postal 476 CEP 88040 – 970 – Florianópolis – SC – Brazil Abstract This research is part of a project with...
Author P. FACCIO, P. FORABOSCHI and A. VANIN IUAV ⎯ Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy. Abstract This paper is devoted to masonry walls subjected to lateral loads. The total range of the response up to failure, including...
Author P. FACCIO and P. FORABOSCHI IUAV – Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy Abstract The paper is devoted to the masonry cloist-vault, and deals with structural behaviour, damage due to severe loads, and strength-ening by using...
Author G.CARDANI, C.TEDESCHI, L.BINDA and G.BARONIO Dis- Politecnico of Milan Abstract Efflorescence and crypto-efflorescence due to crystallisation of soluble salts in the walls are some of the most frequent causes of damage to facing brick-masonry in the...
Author C. GENTILE, A. SAISI and L. BINDA Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Abstract The dynamic characteristics of an historic masonry bell tower are investigated using full-scale testing and finite element analysis. The tower,...
Author M C PHILLIPSON* C A FUDGE**S L GARVIN* and A W STUPART* * BRE Scottish Laboratory** Celcon Blocks Abstract Thin joint systems are based on AAC units with smalt dimensional tolerances and a mortar which sets rapidly. Traditionally, mortar bed depths are about...
Author C.A. FUDGE and M. BARNARD Kingsway Technology Ltd and Prowling Homes Ltd Abstract This paper describes a project on the use of large format AAC masonry units in thin joint mortar for the construction of houses in the UK. It was carried out in a number of stages...
Author NIKOLETTA PSILLA and ELIZABETH VINTZILEOU Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, National Technical University of Athens Abstract Dowel action is one of the mechanisms for the transfer of forces across interfaces. The behaviour of this mechanism is investigated in...
Author KOJI YOSHIMURA*, KENJI KIKUCHI*, TOMOYUKI KAJIMURA**, YOICHI MORISHITA***, KEIJI ETO** AND HIDEKO NONAKA* *Oita University, Oita, Japan **Sato-benec Co., Oita ***University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa Abstract In order to improve the poor seismic resistance of...
Author J. BOOTH and G.J. EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract Due to the lack of data to support characteristic bond strengths between steel and mortar and between steel and concrete infill a testing programme was commissioned to generate data which would be...
Author DAVID T. BIGGS* and HANS R. GANZ** *Ryan-Biggs Associates, New York**VSL Management, St-Quantin-Yvelines, France Abstract This paper describes the development of a prestressed masonry code for the United States. It is proposed for inclusion into the first...
Author A.F.ASHOUR and S.W.GARRITY University of Bradford Abstract A numerical method of estimating the strength of masonry arch bridges repaired using near-surface reinforcement is described. The method is based on plasticity theory and, under collapse conditions, the...
Author ROSARIO VEIGA and FERNANDA CARVALHO Abstract The current dominant tendency in Europe is to use ancient techniques and materials for repair of ancient buildings. For rendering and repointing this leads to the use of lime mortars, thus respecting historical and...
Author S.K. SUMON Transport Research Laboratory Abstract The introduction of the 40T lorries on I January 1999 by the European Commission Directive means that many of the 40,000 masonry arch highway bridges will need urgent attention. According to 1993 figures it is...
Author O.I. PONOMAREV and A.V. SHAMPUROV TSNIIK, Moscow Abstract The reconstruction and restoration of many architectural monuments and old masonry buildings in the centre of Moscow and in other Russian towns requires a reasonably accurate determination of masonry...
Author G. FRUNZIO and M. MONACO C.I.Be.C. Interdepartmental Centre for Cultural Heritage Engineering, Naples Abstract A large part of the Italian architectural heritage consists of stone masonry buildings. Recent interest in restoration has shown, despite the great...
Author *D.M. LILLEY and **A.V. MARCH *University of Newcastle **Particie Parsons Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne Abstract Defects in old rubble-filled walls sometimes develop as bows or bulges in one or both outer leaves. These can be the result of rainwater penetration, or...
Author BIRGER GIGLA and FRITZ WENZEL University of Karlsruhe Abstract A research project at the University of Karlsruhe is investigating the bond strength of supplementary injection anchors as a repair method in historic masonry. Such anchors are necessary to carry...
Author D. D’AYALA University of Bath Abstract The paper presents a numerical finite element nonlinear procedure to study crack patterns in masonry buildings subjected to differential settlements. The procedure is applied to the case study of a terraced block in...
Author MASSIMO CORRADI Istituto di Costruzioni – Universita di Genova Abstract This paper has the intent of identifying the disciplinary status and historical basis of the “science of strengthening”. This is a new discipline that, starting from the...
