Strengthening of Masonry Structures with Fibre Composites
Author G. SCHWEGLER Ernst Basler & Partners, Zurich Abstract Masonry is easy to construct and competitive in cost. It is, therefore, a very widespread method used all over the world. […]
Evaluation of the Decay of Masonry Surfaces: Influence of Environmental Conditions
Author G. BARONIO*, F. CANTONI®, B. DANIOTTI* and E.D. FERRIERI* * Politecnico di Milano, ® ICITE-CNR, Milan Abstract Three organizations, Milan Polytechnic, ESEM (School for Masons) and ICITE-CNR (State Research […]
Mechanical Characterization of Historic Mortars of Eastern Sicily
Author L. ANANIA, A. BADALA and M. CUOMO University of Catania. Abstract The results of mechanical tests on some types of mortars of Eastern Sicily are presented. The samples differ […]
Integrated Use of Several Diagnostic Techniques to Restore an XVIII Century Building in Spoleto
Author ROMUALDO MONTAGNA Universita di Ancona Abstract Building restoration involves not only physical rebuilding but also the identification and conservation of its peculiarities are essential both for architectural and structural […]
An Experimental Investigation of Wall-Floor-Frame Interaction in Nineteenth Century Textile Mills
Author THOMAS SWAILES University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Abstract This paper gives the background to the obsolescence of nineteenth century textile mills and discusses the engineering problems […]
The Structural Performance of the Vaulted Masonry Roof of Durham Cathedral
Author DAVID M. LILLEY University of Newcastle, England Abstract A section of the vaulted masonry roof of Durham Cathedral has been analyzed to determine values of deflection and stress produced […]
Experimental Tests and Numerical Modelling of the Masonry Proscenium Arch of the Historic Teatro Goldoni in Livorno
Author M.LUCCHESI,’, C.PADOVANI,2, C.RINI,3, M.SASSU,4 and N.ZANI,2 ‘ University of Chieti 2 CNUCE-CNR } Technical Office of the Municipality of Livorno 4 University of Pisa Abstract The proscenium arch of […]
A Structural Investigation of the Palazzo Farnese in Rome
Author BIANCANEVE CODACCI-PISANELLI University of Rome Abstract The aim is to present the methods of investigation used to inspect the structural strength of a very important historical building. It was […]
Understanding and Classifying Ancient Masonry
Author M. BELLOMO and S. D’AGOSTINO University of Naples “Federico II” Abstract Current research aims at underlining the specific nature of archaeological constructions, especially masonry ones, which find a sense […]
Time Dependent Damage of Rubble Masonry Walls
Author A. ANZANI AND L. BINDA, Politecnico di Milano, G. MELCHIORRI ENEL CRIS, Milano Abstract After the collapse of the Civic Tower of Pavia in 1989 and of a bell […]
Masonry Construction and the Role of the EPSRC
Author JOHN B MENZIES Engineering Consultant Abstract The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) provides grants to Universities for research. This paper reviews support for research relating to masonry […]
Initial Shear Strength of Masonry – Evaluation and Comparison of Test Methods by Recent Test Data
Author A. CABALLERO GONZALEZ and P. SCHUBERT Instilut fur Bauforschung, Aachen Abstract A programme to evaluate different test methods (prENW52 Part 3 and DIN 18555 Part 5) for the initial […]