Author D.J. EASTERBROOK*, G. SHAW** and G. GILL* * University of Plymouth **Curtins Consulting Engineers Abstract The current vogue for structures which are tow cost, durable and maintenance free has led to engineers focusing on non-metallic structures. Current work...
Author AD T. VERMELTFOORT Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Either carbon or Aramid fibre rods or steel bars can be used to reinforce prefabricated single leaf masonry. Steel reinforcement will corrode hence the force transfer of carbon fibre rods to masonry...
Author J.M. ADELL Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and T.GONZALEZ, L- B.MARTINEZ, R- R.ASTUDILLO, P.- A.DE LAS CASAS. G.- J.GARCIA CEDEX, MOPTMA Abstract Masonry using perforated clay bricks and lightweight clay blocks with truss type prefabricated bed joint...
Author P. TIMPERMAN and J.A. RICE, NV Bekaert, Belgium Abstract Reinforced masonry has been widely used in seismic areas over the past 75 years. This paper examines nonseismic uses and attempts to evaluate the economic benefits of bed joint reinforcement when used in...
Author D. COOK, S. RING University of Bath and W. FICHTNER Institut fur Tragkonstruktionen, Universtat Karlsruhe Abstract The work is about the tolerance of “in-service” brick/masonry buildings to movement, the way they deform in. shear and bending and the...
Author UDO MEYER Arbeitsgemainschaft Mauerziegel e. V. Bonn Abstract Restrained movements due to shrinkage or thermal action are among the main reasons for cracking in masonry. Cracks due to restrained stresses parallel to the bed joints can be limited by bed joint...
Author J.J. ROBERTS, A.N. FRIED, D.L. LAW and D.P. AVIRAM Kingston University Abstract The paper presents the results of an optimisation of a Guarded Hot Box based upon a computational method and experimental data obtained during testing of a masonry block wall, A...
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...
