Problems of, and Solutions for, Acoustic Testing of Masonry
Author EDOUARD G. NESVIJSKI and ODILON P. CAVALHEIRO Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil Abstract The present paper is devoted to analysis of problems and possibilities of application of some […]
Investigations into the Stress/Strain Relationship of Historic Lime-Mortar Brickwork
Author CLAUDIA NEUWALD-BURG Institut fur Tragkonstruktionen, University of Karlsruhe Abstract For the assessment of the loadbearing capacity of existing brickwork, assumptions on its mechanical behaviour often have to be made […]
Lessons Learned From Damaging Interactions Between Masonry Facades and Building Structures
Author JAMES C. MYERS Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Arlington, MA Abstract With the trend to lighter curtain wall systems with independent structural building frames, the risks increase for damaging interactions […]
Effects of a High-Rise Fire on a Masonry Curtain Wall
Author JAMES C. MYERS Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Arlington, MA Abstract An 18h fire severely damaged the structure and masonry facade of a Philadelphia, PA high rise. The facade […]
A Building Brick With Interlocking Formations
Author R.P. MURPHY Abstract The paper describes a new system of building in which rectanular bricks in 3 sizes 4/16m, 3116m and 2116m all by l/16m thick and certain shapes […]
OMNIBLOCK. Technology for Progressive Housing
Author MERCEDES MARRERO Central University of Venezuela Abstract The technology of the structural concrete block system OMNIBLOCK is described and its comparative advantages against conventional construction with respect to production […]
Comparison of Buckling Safety of Masonry Walls According to EC6 and German Standards
Author W. JAGER and H. BERGANDER Consultants, Dresden Abstract In the standards to prove buckling safety, approximate equations are prescribed which differ in certain fields. The results cannot be assessed […]
Comments on the Design of Masonry Bearing Walls According to ENV 1996-1-1
Author A.W. HENDRY Edinburgh Abstract In a paper to the Fourth International Masonry Conference in 1989 the author reviewed the methods adopted in BS 5628 and the draft EC 6, […]
Assessing the Movements of Unreinforced Laterally Loaded Masonry According to European and British Practice
Author A.N. FRIED Kingston University Abstract In the UK design rules for unreinforced laterally loaded wall panels, supported in various ways, have existed for a considerable time. The inclusion of […]
Determination of the Compressive Strength of Calcium Silicate Brickwork Using Wallettes
Author S. CLARKE and DJ. HARRIS Kingsway Technology Limited Abstract This Partners in Technology (PiT) project generated data to support the UK National Application Document (NAD) for the voluntary Eurocode […]
Erosion Testing of Compressed Earth Blocks
Author PETER WALKER University of Bath Abstract Erosion from wind-driven rain is often a major concern for unbaked earthen wall construction. As a result a variety of accelerated tests have […]
Rain Penetration Tests – Wide Cavity Walls
Author F. PEAKE, W.A. DUROSE and G.J. EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract A number of test walls have been constructed using two types of facing brick with 75mm cavities formed […]