Experimental Data on Mechanical Behaviour of Lime Mortar
Author SILVIA BRICCOLI BATI and LUISA ROVERO Universita degli Stredi di Firenze Abstract Mechanical characteristics of lime mortars can readily be enhanced by the addition of components used historically prior […]
Masonry in the Third Millennium
Author GIOVANNI PEIRS Belgian Clay Brick Federation Abstract For millennia the technique of masonry construction has remained basically unchanged. Only since the last century can new types of masonry units, […]
Sustainable Masonry Construction
Author J.J.ROBERTS Kingston University Abstract This paper looks at the sustainablity of masonry construction in the context of the U.K. ‘s national sustainable development strategy. It identifies the key issues […]
Prefabricated Brickwork: Application of Thin Layer Mortar and Prestressed Reinforcement
Author H.A.J.G. VAN DEN HEUVEL Royal Association of Dutch Clay Brick Manufacturers Abstract The paper reviews some recent developments in bricklaying techniques, A new technical concept has been developed based […]
Structural Behaviour of a Mortarless Interlocking Blockwork System
Author CHE SOBRY ABDULLAH, MOHAMAD SALLEH YASSIN and ROSLI ANANG Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Abstract This paper presents the results of tests carried out on interlocking mortarless blockwork specimens to determine […]
Temperature Conditions of Masonry in a Severe UK Environment
Author MARK PHILLIPSON and ALASTAIR STUPART Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract An analysis of temperature data recorded from various parts of walling exposed to natural weathering over two winters […]
The Effect of a Pierced Web on the Structural Behaviour of a Prestressed Brickwork I-Section Wall
Author T.G. GARWOOD Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract Two 1.565m deep prestressed brickwork 1-section walls were constructed, the first having an unpierced web and the second having an access […]
Post-tensioned Brick Girders at Vernon Terrace, Northampton
Author L.N. ALLEN Nash Mynard Design Abstract To satisfy planning requirements and make the project economically viable, clear spans of up to 9m were necessary, supporting very heavy loads within […]
Construction of a 5 Storey Masonry Infilled R.C. Building at the EURO-SEISTEST Site and First Test Results
Author G.C.MANOS, M.DEMOSTHENOUS, M.TRIAMATAKI, B.YASIN, P.SKALKOS, and J.THAWAPTA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Abstract This paper summarises the measured response of a 5 storey building at the VolviThessaloniki EURO-SEISTEST site. The […]
Experimental and Numerical Simulation of the Influence of Masonry Infills on the Seismic Response of Reinforced Concrete Framed Structures
Author G.C. MANOS, B. YASIN, M. TRIAMATAK1 and M. DEMOSTHENOUS. Aristotle University, Thessaloniki Abstract This paper first examines the laboratory simulation of the cyclic response of masonry infilled reinforced concrete […]
An Investigation of the Factors Affecting Full Scale Reinforced Brickwork Structures
Author C. SOUTHCOMBE, G.D. REGAN and C.R. BRADLEY University of Plymouth Abstract The aim was to improve understanding of the performance of reinforced brickwork (RB) structures. A squash court building […]
Influence of Pretensioning on Masonry Wall Behaviour: Experimental and Numerical Analyses
Author R.CERION1, R.BR1GHENTI, and A.SPAGNOL1, University of Parma Abstract Experimental and numerical analyses were carried out on damaged masonry shear walls subjected either to longitudinal or to diagonal compression and […]