The Development and Testing of a Lightweight Mortar
Author A. O’ROURKE The Nottingham Trent University Abstract The maximum permissible V-value (thermal transmittance) for a wall is 0.45 W/m2K or 0.6 W/m2K if the trade off provision with double […]
A Laboratory Assessment of the Durability of Mortars
Author PETER J. JACKSON Sampling and Scientific Services – Rugby U.K. Abstract The test developed by HARRISON at BRE has been used to assess the durability of a range of […]
The Strength and Stiffness of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Walls
Author C. GERBER-BALMELLI Easier &. Hofmann, Zurich Abstract The Swiss Standard SIA 177/2 (1989) covers the design of clay, calcium-silicate and concrete unit walls under both eccentric normal force and […]
Factors Affecting the Compressive Strength of Calcium Silicate Units
Author D. KASTEN and W. EDEN Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie e.V., Hannover Abstract The most important property of masonry is its compressive strength. This is calculated from the compressive strengths of its […]
Bond Wrench Testing
Author Rob van der PLUIJM Eindhoven University of Technology and TNO Building and Construction Research and Ad VERMELTFOOT Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Very limited experience exists with bond wrench […]
The Assessment of Earth Loads on Masonry Basement Walls
Author J.J.ROBERTS, A.J.HARRIS AND S.WILLIAMS Kingston University Abstract The use of basements in domestic dwellings is likely to increase in the coming years as land prioces rise. Satisfactory design of […]
The Structural Integrity of Lawn Memorial Headstones
Author JOHN KNAPTON Newcastle University Abstract In recent years there has been growing vandalism in cemeteries and lawn memorials have been pushed over, often by children. Lawn memorials were introduced […]
Influence of a Nonlinear Stress-Strain Relationship on the Stability of Certain Masonry Walls
Author R. CERIONI, I. IORI and A. SPAGNOLI Universita di Parma Abstract The behaviour of masonry panels subjected to eccentric compression is investigated, using a nonlinear stress-strain relationship for the […]
Masonry Unit Shape Factors for Lightweight P.F.A. Concrete
Author A.K.TAYLOR and F.M.KHALAF, Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract ISO and CEN Codes use a method for calculating the compressive strength of masonry which involves the use of a reference or […]
Performance Failure of Organic Fibre Reinforced Cement Roofing Shingles
Author CARL G. CASH Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Abstract On the basis of at least three geographically separated cracking failures of organic fibre reinforced cement roofing shingles, current ASTM industry […]
A Case Study of the Performance and Repair of a Masonry Veneer Cavity Wall Construction
Author MARK F. WILLIAMS AND BARBARA LAMP WILLIAMS Williams Building Diagnostics, Maple Glen, PA Abstract Exterior masonry veneer cavity walls over metal stud/sheathing backup rely on an internal system of […]
Disfigured Facing Brickwork
Author K.THOMAS Kenneth Thomas Associates Abstract The paper consists of case studies of disfigured facing brickwork and includes recommendations on how problems could have been avoided and/or possible remedial measures […]