The Architectural Potential of Bed Joint Reinforced Masonry
Author J.M. ADELL Madrid. Abstract The advantages of bedjoint reinforcement are summarised and the construction of the Adell Cavity Wall described. Examples of use in large apartment blocks and specialized […]
The Shear Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Blockwork Beams
Author J.J. ROBERTS Kingston University Abstract Thirty-eight reinforced concrete blockwork beams have been tested to failure using a two-point loading system. Single-course, two-courses and soldier-course beams were used to investigate […]
Thermal Loading of Post-tensioned Diaphragm Walls:Temperature and Prestressing Effects
Author N.C. SHRIVE and A. HUIZER University of Calgary Abstract Masonry diaphragm walls of two leaves are substantially stiffer and stronger than equivalent cavity walls. Post-tensioning can increase the stiffness […]
The Testing of a Deep Prestressed Brickwork Diaphragm Wall to Failure
Author S.W. GARRITY University of Bradford and T.G. GARWOOD Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract A 1.565m deep prestressed brickwork diaphragm wall, representing part of a full size highway bridge […]
Crack Development in Infill Concrete for Reinforced Masonry
Author I. EL-SAIE, G.A. KHOURY, J.B. NEWMAN Imperial College, London Abstract This work was prompted by concern over the effectiveness of infitt concrete as protection to steel in reinforced masonry. […]
Prediction of Stress Relaxation in Structural Clay Masonry From Creep
Author P. R. BINGEL Leeds Metropolitan University and J. J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Stress relaxation and creep are reported for clay masonry units. Using different analytical methods developed […]
Investigations into the Structural Behaviour of Natural Stone Masonry
Author AHMAD SABHA Technical University of Dresden Abstract The investigation deals with the structural behaviour of ashlar-like masonry and the determination of its bearing capacity. The use of the elastic […]
The Behaviour of Multi-Span Masonry Arch Bridges
Author C. MELBOURNE and M. WAGSTAFF Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract As part of the nationwide research programme three brickwork multi-span arch bridges were constructed and tested. Each structure […]
The Behaviour of Multi-Ring Brickwork Arch Bridges Containing Ring Separation
Author C. MELBOURNE and M. GILBERT Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract A series of tests on large scale model multi-ring brickwork arch bridges has been undertaken in order to […]
Aspects of Stability and Strength of Stone Masonry Structures
Author A.W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract There is considerable current interest in stone masonry buildings in relation to conservation and repair. Two categories of these buildings can be distinguished, […]
Studies of Settlement and Crack Damage in Old and New Facades
Author DAVID COOK University of Bath Abstract Results of a field study of settlement and deformations in three Georgian terraces in Bath and a post-1960 four storey flat block in […]
The Influence of Moisture on the Crack Resistance of Masonry Built with AAC or LWA Concrete Blocks
Author KURT ZEUS Otto-Graf-Institut, Stuttgart Abstract Concrete block masonry has considerable resistance to shrinkage cracking if it has been built correctly with units of low moisture content. Depending on the […]