Simple Bending Test for the Determination of Masonry Bond Shear Strength
Author F. M. KHALAF Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract A triplet test without precompression is being proposed as a standard test for the determination of the shear strength of masonry bed […]
The Flexural and Compressive Performance of York Stone Masonry
Author J.S. SKANDAMOORTHY and R.C. de VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract Only limited guidance on the characteristic compressive strength of natural stone masonry is given in the British Code. No […]
Determination of Material Properties for Use in Masonry FE Analyses
Author J.R. RIDDINGTON and P. JUKES University of Sussex Abstract For a finite element analysis to model masonry accurately, material property information is required that is truly representative of the […]
The Mathematical Solution to Interlock in Flexibly Bedded Clay Paving
Author J.KNAPTON AND H.MURAT ALGIN University of Newcastle upon Tyne Abstract The growth in the international usage of flexibly bedded pavers since World War II has brought about the need […]
Structural Modelling of Post-Tensioned Brickwork Cantilever Fin Walls
Author FARIDAH SHAFII Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and BRIAN HOBBS The University of Teeside Abstract This paper describes a model scale investigation of the shear behaviour of post-tensioned brickwork cantilever fin […]
A Comparison of the Mechanical Behaviour of Two leaf and Single Leaf Brick Walls
Author FRANCO ZARRI Institute of Construction Technology, Bologna Abstract The mechanical behaviour of approximately 60, two leaf brick walls has been examined experimentally. The overall thickness of the walls was […]
Analytical Study of Masonry Cavity Walls
Author KHALED M. SAKR Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt and VERNON V. NEIS University of Saskatchewan Abstract A new analysis technique for unreinforced masonry cavity walls is used to show the […]
Theoretical Model of the Structural Behaviour of Stone Masonry
Author A. SABHA Technical University of Dresden Abstract The structural behaviour of masonry is inadequately described in many codes and design methods. In these methods the calculated bearing capacity does […]
Modelling of Masonry Structures by FEM
Author S. MAJEWSKI and G. WANDZIK Technical University of Silesia, Poland Abstract The elasto/plastic model for brittle materials and its application to the analysis of masonry structures is presented. The […]
The No-Tension Approach for Structural Analysis of Masonry Buildings
Author ALESSANDRO BARATTA University of Naples “Federico II” Abstract A mechanical model for masonry structures is introduced which assumes that masonry can be idealized as a particular kind of “Not-resisting-tension” […]
A Review of Masonry Strength Properties in Relation to Test Data
Author LARS SENTLER Lund University, Sweden and PER OFVERBECK Vattenfall AB, Stockholm Abstract This paper reviews the causes of failure of masonry in relation to the information which is obtained […]
Performance and Durability of Masonry Water Repellent Treatments
Author ALASTAIR W.STUPART AND IAN H.MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract Water repellents can be considered as a remedy for rain penetration but information is required on their effectiveness […]