Author FARIDAH SHAFII Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and BRIAN HOBBS The University of Teeside Abstract This paper describes a model scale investigation of the shear behaviour of post-tensioned brickwork cantilever fin walls. The development of models to representthe...
Author FRANCO ZARRI Institute of Construction Technology, Bologna Abstract The mechanical behaviour of approximately 60, two leaf brick walls has been examined experimentally. The overall thickness of the walls was about 300mm. They were built with different kinds of...
Author KHALED M. SAKR Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt and VERNON V. NEIS University of Saskatchewan Abstract A new analysis technique for unreinforced masonry cavity walls is used to show the effects of tie shear stiffness and cavity width on the ultimate load...
Author A. SABHA Technical University of Dresden Abstract The structural behaviour of masonry is inadequately described in many codes and design methods. In these methods the calculated bearing capacity does not conform with the experiments. This paper presents recent...
Author S. MAJEWSKI and G. WANDZIK Technical University of Silesia, Poland Abstract The elasto/plastic model for brittle materials and its application to the analysis of masonry structures is presented. The model belongs to the group of “cap models” with...
Author ALESSANDRO BARATTA University of Naples “Federico II” Abstract A mechanical model for masonry structures is introduced which assumes that masonry can be idealized as a particular kind of “Not-resisting-tension” (NRT) material. The...
Author LARS SENTLER Lund University, Sweden and PER OFVERBECK Vattenfall AB, Stockholm Abstract This paper reviews the causes of failure of masonry in relation to the information which is obtained in standardized test procedures. In standardized tests the strength...
Author ALASTAIR W.STUPART AND IAN H.MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract Water repellents can be considered as a remedy for rain penetration but information is required on their effectiveness and durability. In the UK water repellents...
Author A. O’ROURKE The Nottingham Trent University Abstract The maximum permissible V-value (thermal transmittance) for a wall is 0.45 W/m2K or 0.6 W/m2K if the trade off provision with double glazing is used. Since July 1995, the Building Regulations have...
Author PETER J. JACKSON Sampling and Scientific Services – Rugby U.K. Abstract The test developed by HARRISON at BRE has been used to assess the durability of a range of mortars and particularly those based upon the wider range of masonry cement types and...
Author C. GERBER-BALMELLI Easier &. Hofmann, Zurich Abstract The Swiss Standard SIA 177/2 (1989) covers the design of clay, calcium-silicate and concrete unit walls under both eccentric normal force and combined normal force and shear. The standard is based on...
Author D. KASTEN and W. EDEN Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie e.V., Hannover Abstract The most important property of masonry is its compressive strength. This is calculated from the compressive strengths of its components, units and mortar. The use of the formula...
Author Rob van der PLUIJM Eindhoven University of Technology and TNO Building and Construction Research and Ad VERMELTFOOT Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Very limited experience exists with bond wrench testing in the Netherlands. The research described in...
Author J.J.ROBERTS, A.J.HARRIS AND S.WILLIAMS Kingston University Abstract The use of basements in domestic dwellings is likely to increase in the coming years as land prioces rise. Satisfactory design of basement walls requires knowledge of the pressures acting on...
Author JOHN KNAPTON Newcastle University Abstract In recent years there has been growing vandalism in cemeteries and lawn memorials have been pushed over, often by children. Lawn memorials were introduced into British cemeteries in the mid 1950s to reduce the...
Author R. CERIONI, I. IORI and A. SPAGNOLI Universita di Parma Abstract The behaviour of masonry panels subjected to eccentric compression is investigated, using a nonlinear stress-strain relationship for the material. A numerical procedure, which takes into account...
Author A.K.TAYLOR and F.M.KHALAF, Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract ISO and CEN Codes use a method for calculating the compressive strength of masonry which involves the use of a reference or “normalised” unit size. An empirical equation for the shape...
Author CARL G. CASH Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Abstract On the basis of at least three geographically separated cracking failures of organic fibre reinforced cement roofing shingles, current ASTM industry standards are questioned because the failed shingles comply...
Author MARK F. WILLIAMS AND BARBARA LAMP WILLIAMS Williams Building Diagnostics, Maple Glen, PA Abstract Exterior masonry veneer cavity walls over metal stud/sheathing backup rely on an internal system of flashings and weep holes for drainage of the cavity and wall...
Author K.THOMAS Kenneth Thomas Associates Abstract The paper consists of case studies of disfigured facing brickwork and includes recommendations on how problems could have been avoided and/or possible remedial measures which might have been adopted. Case 1. An end...
