Uniqueness Study to Update FEA Models of Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels by Genetic Algorithm
Author C SUI (1), M Y RAFIQ (1), D EASTERBROOK (1), G BUGMANN (1) and G ZHOU (2) (1) University of Plymouth, UK (2) Harbin University of Technology (HIT), China […]
In-Plane Cyclic Behaviour of Load Bearing Masonry Walls
Author F da PORTO, M GRENDENE, F MOSELE and C MODENA Dept. of Structural and Transportation Eng., University of Padova, Italy Abstract An extensive experimental research programme aimed at defining […]
Sensitivity Analysis of the Mortar-Aggregate Ratio Procedure
Author J H GREENWALD(1) and J FARNY(2) (1) P.E., National Concrete Masonry Association; (2) Portland Cement Association Abstract Quality control and quality assurance for field mortar is often misunderstood and, […]
An Investigation into Numerical Model Updating of Masonry Panels Subjected to Lateral Load
Author C SUI (1), M Y RAFIQ (1), D EASTERBROOK (1), G BUGMANN (1) and G ZHOU (2) (1) University of Plymouth, UK (2)HarbinUniversityof Technology (HIT), China Abstract The nature […]
Damage Evaluation by Acoustic Emission in Brickwork Structures Under Variable Amplitude Loading
Author A CARPINTERI, P BOCCA, G LACIDOGNA, A GRAZZINI and D MASERA Department of Structural Engineering and Geotechnics, Politecnico di Torino (Italy) Abstract The long-term behaviour of brickwork is a […]
Drying Brick Masonry by Electro-Osmosis
Author L M OTTOSEN and I RÖRIG-DALGÅRD Department of Civil Engineering, Technical University of Denmark Abstract When a fine grained, porous medium is subjected to an electric DC field, transport […]
Cyclic Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Walls in Two-Way Bending
Author J VACULIK1 and M C GRIFFITH2 1PhD student, Dept of Civil & Env. Eng., University of Adelaide, jvaculik@civeng.adelaide.edu.au 2Associate Professor, Dept of Civil & Env. Eng., University of Adelaide, […]
Structural Analysis of 3D Laser Scanning Models Using FEM
Author A M YOUSRY1, K V HØISETH1 and J A ØVERLI2 1Department of Structural Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway 2Department of Civil Engineering, Sør-Trøndelag University College, […]
Thermal Properties of a Brick with Built-in Passive Solar Efficiency
Author Y Z TOTOEV School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Australia Abstract According to the Australian Greenhouse Office, energy consumption in Australia will increase by 60% from 1990 to […]
Evaluation of the Static Collapse Multiplier for Masonry Walls Subjected to Out-Of-Plane Loading
Author C ANSELMI, E DE ROSA and L FINO Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Metodi Matematici in Architettura, Università Federico II, Naples, Italy Abstract The analysis of the mechanical behaviour of […]
Numerical Modelling of Deformation Behaviour of Dry-Stack Stone Masonry
Author R SENTHIVEL, P B LOURENCOand G VASCONCELOS Department of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Azurem Campus University of Minho, P-4800-058 Guimaraes, Portugal Abstract The behaviour of masonry under monotonic […]
Extended Application Rules for the Fire Performance of Masonry Walls
Author Dr-Ing. U MEYER Arbeitsgemeinschaft Mauerziegel e.V., D-53113 Bonn, Germany Abstract Harmonised European test standards for the fire performance of non-loadbearing (EN 1364-1 [1]) and loadbearing (EN 1365-1 [2]) walls […]