Establishing Quantity Estimates and Levels of Certainty in Predicting Structural Damage: A Masonry Case Study
Author WILLIAM B. FAIRLEY, Analysis and Inference Inc.Swarthmore, PA. ALAN J. IZENMAN Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. and A.RHETT WHITLOCK KCI Technologies,Inc.,Manassas,VA. Abstract Investigations of failures of materials or systems aim […]
The Role of Impulse Radar in the Investigation, Restoration and Change of Use of Old Buildings
Author J.D.BASTON-PITT GB Geotechnics Limited Abstract Impulse radar is a non-destructive method of investigation for old buildings. The paper describes the principles and the role of the technology in locating […]
A Screw Pull-out Test for Assessing Masonry Materials In-situ
Author W.A.FERGUSON, Building Research Establishment. Abstract The screw pull-out test is being developed to provide a simple, inexpensive method of assessing the quality of both building mortar and units used […]
The Use of Monitoring to Analyse Damaged Masonry Structures
Author R. CERIONI, G. DONIDA, A. FARINA and A. SPAGNOLI University of Parma Abstract Preserving historical and cultural monuments and planning possible restoration makes investigations of the structural damage a […]
Influence of Water Vapour Sorption on the Thermal Behaviour of Mortar Samples
Author A.D. BUENO, P.C. PHILIPPI, R. LAMBERTS Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil Abstract Moisture is responsible for mould growth and affects the mechanical resistance, aesthetics and durability of building […]
Thermal Conductivity of Traditional Mortars
Author J.A. TINKER, University of Leeds and A.O’ROURKE. The Nottingham Trent University Abstract Although the UK Building Regulations state that the mortar joint can be ignored when the U-value of […]
The Thermal Performance of European Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Author W.R.MILLARD Marley Building Materials Abstract Data from major European manufacturers of AAC are used together with test results obtained on their materials in NAM AS accredited laboratories in UK […]
Strength Tests on Lightweight Concrete Walls with Masonry Veneer Leaves
Author H.E. JENSEN Technical University of Denmark Abstract This investigation was undertaken to show the influence of an unloaded leaf on the load-carrying capacity of a cavity wall and the […]
Effect of Cross Section Geometry on Long Term Deformation of Clay Brickwork
Author J.P. FORTH and J.J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Further test data have been obtained on the influence of geometry on creep and moisture movement strain of clay brickwork […]
Creep of Concrete Block Masonry
Author D. LENCZNER and R. J. HARVEY University of Wales, Cardiff Abstract The creep behaviour of large scale concrete block masonry specimens under constant axial stress was investigated experimentally. A […]
Influence of Unit Type on Creep and Shrinkage of Single Leaf Clay Brickwork
Author J.J. BROOKS and J.P. FORTH University of Leeds Abstract Test data are reported for 160-day creep and shrinkage of 2-brick wide x 13-course high single leaf clay brickwork constructed […]
Characterization of Mortars from Historic German Brick Buildings and Requirements for Restoration Material
Author B. MIDDENDORF and D. KNOFEL Laboratory for Chemistry of Construction Materials (BCS) University of Siegen Abstract The fabric of many historic brick buildings is in part heavily damaged. The […]