Author A. VANIN and P. FORABOSCHI Dipartimento di Costruzione dell’Architettura. Università IUAV di Venezia Abstract A simplified method of non-linear static analysis to evaluate the in-plane load capacity of masonry panels in buildings subject to earthquake loads is...
Author P.R. BINGEL and A. BOWN Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract BINGEL and BOWN [1] presented information on the maintenance and repair carried out on brick masonry walling in low rise residential and commercial buildings. This paper follows that work and...
Author C. SUI (1), M.Y. RAFIQ (2), G.ZHOU (3) (1) Corresponding author, email: csui@qub.ac.uk. School of Civil Engineering, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5AG (2) School of Engineering, University of Plymouth, UK, PL4 8AA (3) Harbin University of...
Author B. CHIAIA (1) and C. CENNAMO (2) (1) Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (2) Department of Design Knowledge, Seconda Università di Napoli, Italy Abstract The main peculiarity of “irregular” and “sack” masonry,...
Author P.R. BINGEL and A. BOWN Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract A programme of research to investigate and quantify the whole life environmental performance of brick masonry walling is described.This paper gives details of the work carried out to obtain...
Author T.H. McNEILLY Final Director, Former Brick Development Research Institute, Australia Abstract Previously reported computer simulations of the thermal performance of a well oriented house, in either heavyweight full-brick or lightweight framed construction,...
Author G. BOSCATO, S. RUSSO and F. SCIARRETTA IUAV University of Venice Abstract The paper describes the scope and preliminary results of static and dynamic monitoring on the external medieval façades of Palazzo Ducale in Venice. Initial experimental deductions on...
Author C. JAYASINGHE (1), T.S PATHIRAGE (2), C. KARIYAPPERUMA (2), K.R.T.I PERERA (2) (1) Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2) Research Student, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka...
Author R.F. DA SILVA (1), J.S. CAMACHO (2), and R.P. ANDOLFATO (2) (1) Civil Engineer at Petróleo Brasileiro SA – PETROBRAS, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil (2) Structural Masonry Study and Research Centre (NEPAE/UNESP), Brazil Abstract...
Author P.D.V. CHRISTIANSEN Danish Technological Institute, DK-8000 Aarhus, Denmark. E-mail: PDC@dti.dk Abstract Determination of the characteristic compressive strength in existing masonry (fk) can be relevant in a number of situations, for example when constructions...
Author S.J. LAWRENCE (1), M.G. STEWART (2) (1) Conjoint Professor, Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia (2) Professor and Director, Centre for Infrastructure Performance...
Author O.J. KANYETO, MBIE, MIMS (1) and A.N. FRIED, BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng., MICE, FIMS (2) (1) Department of Civil Engineering, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana (2) Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of...
Author ALEXSANDRO S. FELIPE (1), JEFFERSON S. CAMACHO (2), MARIA C.F. ALBUQUERQUE (1), RODRIGO P. ANDOLFATO (2) (1) Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira – Civil Engineering Department. Brazil (2) Structural Masonry Study and Research Centre...
Author C.K. SUBRAMAIA PRASAD (1), E.K. KUNHANANDAN NAMBIAR (2), B. MATHEWS ABRAHAM (3) (1) Research Scholar, School of Engineering, CUSAT, Cochin-22, cksp55@gmail.com (2) Department of Civil Engineering, N S S College of Engineering, Palakkad-08, ekknambiar@yahoo.com...
Author E.S. PEDERSEN and K.F. HANSEN Danish Building Research Institute, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Abstract The use of weak mortar has a number of advantages (e.g. elimination of expansion joints, environmental issues). However, according to EC6, the strength of...
Author C. Anselmi and E. Saetta Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Metodi Matematici in Architettura, Università Federico II, Naples, Italy Abstract This research paper examines masonry subject to limited compressive stress assuming the material cannot sustain any tensile...
Author C. ASH (1) and P. ROGATZKI (2) (1) Principle, Ash Sakula Architects, 5-9 Hatton Wall, London EC1N 8HX (2) Head of Design & Technical Services, Hanson Material Products, Atherstone Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7EL Abstract An Arts centre in...
Author D. POLIDANO (1) and A.N. FRIED (2) (1) Project Manager, Structural and Civil Engineering Consultant, Malta (2) Senior Lecturer, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK Abstract This paper examines the Mosta Rotunda Dome in Malta, thought to be the third largest...
Author A.S. FELIPE (1), J.S. CAMACHO (2), M.C.F. ALBUQUERQUE (3), R.P. ANDOLFATO (4) (1), (3) São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira – Civil Engineering Department, Brazil (2), (4) Structural Masonry Study and Research Center (NEPAE/UNESP), Brazil...
