Mechanical Behaviour of Wall Panels Constructed from Compacted Earth Blocks: Experimental and Numerical Investigations
Author MYRIAM OLIVIER and ZEKERIA EL GHARBI Laboratoire Geomateriaux de I’ENTPE, France. Abstract Since 1982 the Geomaterial Laboratory of ENTPE has carried out a scientific study of earth architecture in […]
Masonry of Solid Concrete Blocks Laid on Face
Author DAVID, M. F. ORR. University College Cork and MARTIN P. MANNION, Regional Technical College. Cork Abstract It is difficult to obtain contact between block and mortar over the full […]
Bricks Made with Clay and Power Station Ashes
Author HUMBERTO R. ROMAN and FRANCISCO T. NEGREIROS Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil Abstract The paper describes part of a research project into the addition of either pulverized fuel […]
Mortar Cement Development in the United States
Author BRUCE A. WIDEMAN Lafarge Corporation, Michigan. Abstract The 1991 edition of the Uniform Building Code (UBC)[1], the most commonly referenced of three model building codes in the United States, […]
Compressive Strength of Tuff Bricks in Different Test Conditions – Some Experimental Results
Author G. FRUNZIO, C.D’ONOFRIOand M. MONACO Universita degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” Abstract An accurate study of ancient masonry structural behaviour involves mechanical characterization of components, mortars and stone […]
Chemical Activation of Natural Pozzalons for Low-Cost Masonry Units
Author CAIJUN SHI. ROBERT L. DAY and AR1E HUIZER The University of Calgary Abstract This paper deals with the effect of some sodium-based activators (Na2SO4 NaOH, Na2C03 and Na2SiO3.5H20) on […]
Australian Experience of Nine-inch Brickwork Watertight for 130 Years
Author T. McNEILLY Consultant Architect Abstract After a short account of the 140 year history of the gradual adoption of cavity construction in Australia, the paper, which is mostly anecdotal, […]
Cavity and Solid Walls in Aircrete Masonry
Author PS. HAZAEL CeIcon Blocks Limited Abstract Substantial amounts of Aircrete are used in the U. K. for the inner leaves of cavity walls. These are essentially used as clear […]
Cavity Walls – Still a Good Solution
Author R. C. de VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract The history of the introduction and spread of the cavity wall is reviewed in the light of the reasons for it’s […]
Solid Walls v Cavity Walls – Some Observations
Author PROFESSOR J J. ROBERTS Kingston University Abstract This paper discusses the relative benefits of different forms of masonry external wall construction, including some previously unpublished results from site monitoring. […]
Some Thoughts on Single Leaf Masonry
Author D. FOSTER Consultant Architect Abstract In the I9th and early years of this century millions of two storey houses having single leaf one brick thick external walls were built. […]
The Structural Performance of Cavity Walls Under Vertical Load
Author Professor Emeritus A.W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract This paper summarises the results of a number of investigations into the structural behaviour of cavity walls as revealed by wall […]