Author PAOLA RONCA Politecnico di Milano Abstract The purpose of the paper is to underline, by experimental evidence together with analytical and physical considerations, the significant and critical points concerning the applications of two of probably the most...
Author G. MIRABELLA ROBERT!*, M. FACCHINI** and L. BINDA* *Politecnico di Milano, **CEC Joint Research Centre, Ispra Abstract The comparison of different procedures for measuring the mechanical parameters of solid masonry units is presented. The difficulties related...
Author C.BOSCO, Turin Polytechnic E.CADONI, CEC Joint Research Centre, ISPRA and M.FACCHINI, CEC Joint Research Centre, ISPRA and Loughborough University Abstract Structures require periodic inspection to verify their safety condition, for maintenance and to plan...
Author D.J. O’CONNOR, G.W.H. SILCOCK and B. MORRIS University of Ulster at Jordanstown Abstract This paper investigates the conditions necessary to produce a small scale model of the thermo-structural response to fire of a compartment wall panel. The important...
Author G. SCHWEGLER Ernst Basler & Partners, Zurich Abstract Masonry is easy to construct and competitive in cost. It is, therefore, a very widespread method used all over the world. However, a large number of masonry structures are located in seismic regions,...
Author G. BARONIO*, F. CANTONI®, B. DANIOTTI* and E.D. FERRIERI* * Politecnico di Milano, ® ICITE-CNR, Milan Abstract Three organizations, Milan Polytechnic, ESEM (School for Masons) and ICITE-CNR (State Research Centre) have been collaborating since 1991 on research...
Author L. ANANIA, A. BADALA and M. CUOMO University of Catania. Abstract The results of mechanical tests on some types of mortars of Eastern Sicily are presented. The samples differ in the sand used according to historic recipes whose composition has been determined...
Author ROMUALDO MONTAGNA Universita di Ancona Abstract Building restoration involves not only physical rebuilding but also the identification and conservation of its peculiarities are essential both for architectural and structural problems. The process must lead to...
Author THOMAS SWAILES University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Abstract This paper gives the background to the obsolescence of nineteenth century textile mills and discusses the engineering problems of adapting these historically and economically...
Author DAVID M. LILLEY University of Newcastle, England Abstract A section of the vaulted masonry roof of Durham Cathedral has been analyzed to determine values of deflection and stress produced by its self-weight and also by loose slate debris held within voids on...
Author M.LUCCHESI,’, C.PADOVANI,2, C.RINI,3, M.SASSU,4 and N.ZANI,2 ‘ University of Chieti 2 CNUCE-CNR } Technical Office of the Municipality of Livorno 4 University of Pisa Abstract The proscenium arch of the Teatro Goldoni is a masonry structure made up...
Author BIANCANEVE CODACCI-PISANELLI University of Rome Abstract The aim is to present the methods of investigation used to inspect the structural strength of a very important historical building. It was necessary to make structural measurements in relation to the...
Author M. BELLOMO and S. D’AGOSTINO University of Naples “Federico II” Abstract Current research aims at underlining the specific nature of archaeological constructions, especially masonry ones, which find a sense of purpose and value in their new...
Author A. ANZANI AND L. BINDA, Politecnico di Milano, G. MELCHIORRI ENEL CRIS, Milano Abstract After the collapse of the Civic Tower of Pavia in 1989 and of a bell Tower in Goch in 1995 concern about the stability of non-homogeneous massive masonry structures...
Author JOHN B MENZIES Engineering Consultant Abstract The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) provides grants to Universities for research. This paper reviews support for research relating to masonry construction since about 1980 and describes...
Author A. CABALLERO GONZALEZ and P. SCHUBERT Instilut fur Bauforschung, Aachen Abstract A programme to evaluate different test methods (prENW52 Part 3 and DIN 18555 Part 5) for the initial shear strength was carried out on different types of units, at different...
Author F. M. KHALAF Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract A triplet test without precompression is being proposed as a standard test for the determination of the shear strength of masonry bed joints. The testing of triplet specimens without precompression...
Author J.S. SKANDAMOORTHY and R.C. de VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract Only limited guidance on the characteristic compressive strength of natural stone masonry is given in the British Code. No guidance is given on the design for lateral loading. This...
Author J.R. RIDDINGTON and P. JUKES University of Sussex Abstract For a finite element analysis to model masonry accurately, material property information is required that is truly representative of the materials that are being modelled. In this paper the advantages...
Author J.KNAPTON AND H.MURAT ALGIN University of Newcastle upon Tyne Abstract The growth in the international usage of flexibly bedded pavers since World War II has brought about the need fully to understand how pavers bedded in sand function. The design methods are...
