Structural Behaviour of Veneer Walls with Thin Layer Mortar
Author DIRK R.W. MARTENSEindhoven University of Technology Abstract During the last decade, in the Netherlands and Belgium, an increasing number of veneer walls have been erected in clay brick and […]
Nonlinear Transfer Matrix Model for the Assessment of Masonry Buckling Behaviour
Author TODOR VASSILEV, WOLFRAM JÄGER and TORSTEN PFLÜCKE Dresden University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Chair for Planning of Load Bearing Structures Abstract A numerical model for the analysis of […]
Seismic Testing of 3-Storey Post-tensioned Concrete Masonry Walls
Author G.D. WIGHT, P.T. LAURSEN and J.M. INGHAM University of Auckland, New Zealand Abstract Three multi-storey unbonded post-tensioned concrete masonry (PCM) cantilever walls were tested in the Civil Test Hall […]
Granulometry and Burning Temperature Influence on Clays Used as Hydraulic Additions to Aired Lime and Chamotte Mortars
Author Mariano GONZÁLEZ CORTINA and Luis de VILLANUEVA DOMÍNGUEZ Polytechnic University, Madrid Abstract The aim of this research is to obtain hydraulic mortars, from aired lime activated with chamotte or […]
Improvement of Masonry Mortar Performance Using Organic Fibres
Author M. L. L. OLIVEIRA, P. J. P. GLEIZE and H. R. ROMAN Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Departemento de Engenharia Civil – Caixa Postal 476 CEP 88040 – 970 […]
The Effect of Bonding on the Structural Behaviour of Masonry Panels
Author P. FACCIO, P. FORABOSCHI and A. VANIN IUAV ⎯ Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy. Abstract This paper is devoted to masonry walls subjected to […]
Masonry Cloist-Vault: Collapse Behaviour and Rehabilitation With Composite Materials
Author P. FACCIO and P. FORABOSCHI IUAV – Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy Abstract The paper is devoted to the masonry cloist-vault, and deals with […]
Laboratory Investigation into the Durability of Joint Re-pointing in Brick Masonry Damaged by Salt Crystallisation
Author G.CARDANI, C.TEDESCHI, L.BINDA and G.BARONIO Dis- Politecnico of Milan Abstract Efflorescence and crypto-efflorescence due to crystallisation of soluble salts in the walls are some of the most frequent causes […]
Dynamic Investigation of an Historic Masonry Bell Tower
Author C. GENTILE, A. SAISI and L. BINDA Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Abstract The dynamic characteristics of an historic masonry bell tower are investigated using […]
Construction with Thin Joint Mortar Systems and AAC Blockwork
Author M C PHILLIPSON* C A FUDGE**S L GARVIN* and A W STUPART* * BRE Scottish Laboratory** Celcon Blocks Abstract Thin joint systems are based on AAC units with smalt […]
Development of AAC Masonry Units with Thin Joint Mortar for Housebuilding in the UK
Author C.A. FUDGE and M. BARNARD Kingsway Technology Ltd and Prowling Homes Ltd Abstract This paper describes a project on the use of large format AAC masonry units in thin […]
Dowel Action of Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcement Embedded in Masonry
Author NIKOLETTA PSILLA and ELIZABETH VINTZILEOU Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, National Technical University of Athens Abstract Dowel action is one of the mechanisms for the transfer of forces across interfaces. […]