Author A.N. FRIED and D.W. LAW Kingston University Abstract This paper examines the relationship between a number of mortar and unit properties and the bond strength of masonry. The water absorption, suction rate, crushing strength and dry density of the units are...
Author J.P. FORTH Metropolitan University of Leeds and J J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Previous investigators have shown that for certain types of clay brick, the horizontal irreversible moisture expansion of the clay brick masonry can be related to the...
Author N.TUBI, F.CANTONI, A FANTUCCI AND G.ZANARINI ICITE-CNR, Italy Abstract Wallettes were built of hollow clay blocks (40,50 and 55% holes) alt produced in the same plant from the same raw materials and process. The wallettes were loaded vertically (perpendicular...
Author HEINRICH METZEMACHER Industrieverband Werktrockenmortel e.V., Koln Abstract In order to evaluate the resistance of masonry to cracking in the presence of slowly developing restraint forces, information is needed on the level of stress imposed and the...
Author T.G. HUGHES AND R.J. HARVEY University of Wales, Cardiff Abstract In a normal environment, masonry constructed from fired clay units will expand as moisture is taken into the dry units from their surroundings; this expansion can lead to considerable compressive...
Author C.S. ABDULLAH, R. ANANG AND M.S. YASSIN Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Abstract An experimental programme was undertaken to study the effect of incorporating palm oil ash (POFA) and rice husk (RHA) on the properties of fired clay brick. Tests showed that clay...
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Limited Abstract Sieve gradings (including fines contents), methylene blue adsorption values and sand equivalents of spot samples of 154 buildings sands, taken from throughout the United Kingdom, are presented...
Author M. OLIVIER and Z. EL GHARBI ENTPE, France Abstract Studies in the Geomaterials Laboratory of ENTPE on “Earth as a building material”, showed that, unlike concrete block masonry, the weak point in earth block and earth mortar masonry, loaded...
Author PETER WALKER University of New England, NSW. Abstract The paper presents results of uniaxial and concentrated compression load tests on stabilised soil block walls. Strip toads were applied both centrally and on edge, with loaded area ratios varying between...
Author C. D’ONOFRIO, G. FRUNZIO and M. MONACO Universita degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” Abstract The properties of Neapolitan yellow tuff, a frequently used building material from ancient times to the present, have been determined as specimens...
Author G. DE CASA and G. SAPPA University “La Sapienza”, Rome. Abstract The long history of this widely used building stone and its architectural uses in historic buildings are briefly described. The growing need for technical intervention for conservation...
Author R.C.DE VEKEY and K.TARR Building Research Establishment Abstract The objective of this series of tests was to measure any change in performance resulting from relaxation associated with mechanically fixed metal expansion anchor type wall ties. Two makes of...
Author STEPHEN L GARVIN AND IAN H MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract A test programme is described to assess the suitability of the BRE general purpose mortar (GPM) for Aircrete blockwork, in particular to assess the effect on...
Author RICHARD GIVENS Buxton Lime Industries Limited Abstract As part of the development work in launching a new type of cement for use with masonry units and following the recommendations of BRE Digest 362, Buxton Lime Industries (BLI) subjected mortars made with the...
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Ltd Abstract Mortars made with five building sands, with a range of methylene blue values and fines contents, were assessed for durability using a laboratory scale freeze thaw and sulfate attack test. Properties of...
Author P.F.G. Banfill Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Abstract Rheology can be applied to the workability of fresh mortars. The Viskomat is a commercial instrument which is capable of measuring their rheological properties to a high degree of discrimination and...
Author R A SMITH, Brick Development Association Abstract For construction products, the European single market is to be realised by the preparatio of harmonized technical specifications applicable in each and every country. The detailed drafting is being done by the...
Author E. GUNKLER TU Braunschweig Abstract Constructional measures for increasing the bending stability of masonry walls are presented. Existing masonry walls can be strengthened by reinforced or steel fibre reinforced supplementary coatings of PCC shotcrete mortar or...
Author M.FAORO SICOM GmbH, Cologne Abstract The material properties of high-performance glass fibre composite bars, relevant to their use as prestressed masonry anchor bolts are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the bond of the bars to conventional cement...
Author J.B. MANDER, J.M. BRACCI and A.M. REINHORN State University of New York at Buffalo Abstract This paper presents an evaluating and retrofitting design philosophy and a case study. A one third scale model of a three storey gravity designed reinforced concrete...
