Induced Tensile Stresses in Restrained Shrinking Concrete Masonry
Author T.G. HUGHES AND R.J. HARVEY University of Wales, Cardiff Abstract In a normal environment, masonry constructed from fired clay units will expand as moisture is taken into the dry […]
Clay Bricks with Rice Husk and Palm Oil Ashes
Author C.S. ABDULLAH, R. ANANG AND M.S. YASSIN Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Abstract An experimental programme was undertaken to study the effect of incorporating palm oil ash (POFA) and rice husk […]
A Survey of UK Building Sands.
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Limited Abstract Sieve gradings (including fines contents), methylene blue adsorption values and sand equivalents of spot samples of 154 buildings sands, taken from […]
Sisal Fibre Reinforced Soil Block Masonry
Author M. OLIVIER and Z. EL GHARBI ENTPE, France Abstract Studies in the Geomaterials Laboratory of ENTPE on “Earth as a building material”, showed that, unlike concrete block masonry, the […]
Performance of Stabilised Soil Block Masonry under Uniform and Concentrated Compressive Loading
Author PETER WALKER University of New England, NSW. Abstract The paper presents results of uniaxial and concentrated compression load tests on stabilised soil block walls. Strip toads were applied both […]
Elastic Properties of Tuff Specimens An Experimental Investigation
Author C. D’ONOFRIO, G. FRUNZIO and M. MONACO Universita degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” Abstract The properties of Neapolitan yellow tuff, a frequently used building material from ancient times […]
Properties of the Lecce Stone and the Effects of Weathering
Author G. DE CASA and G. SAPPA University “La Sapienza”, Rome. Abstract The long history of this widely used building stone and its architectural uses in historic buildings are briefly […]
The Effect of Relaxation on the Performance of Mechanically Fixed Remedial Wall Ties
Author R.C.DE VEKEY and K.TARR Building Research Establishment Abstract The objective of this series of tests was to measure any change in performance resulting from relaxation associated with mechanically fixed […]
Properties of Mortar for Aircrete Blockwork
Author STEPHEN L GARVIN AND IAN H MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract A test programme is described to assess the suitability of the BRE general purpose mortar (GPM) […]
Field Testing of Masonry Mortars for Durability
Author RICHARD GIVENS Buxton Lime Industries Limited Abstract As part of the development work in launching a new type of cement for use with masonry units and following the recommendations […]
The Effect of Clay Fines in Sand on the Durability of Mortar
Author A.I.G.YOOL AND T.P.LEES Green Land Reclamation Ltd Abstract Mortars made with five building sands, with a range of methylene blue values and fines contents, were assessed for durability using […]
Applications of Rheology in Mortar Production
Author P.F.G. Banfill Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Abstract Rheology can be applied to the workability of fresh mortars. The Viskomat is a commercial instrument which is capable of measuring their rheological […]