“Horses for Courses” in the Choice of Wall Materials
Author B. GILLINSON Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies University of York Abstract The most significant error in recent years is the use of masonry in a semblance of its natural […]
The Use of Brickwork as a Veneer A Fixing Specialist’s Viewpoint
Author J. MINDENHALL Halfen Fixing Systems Abstract The fixing specialist’s viewpoint is that there is no need to reconsider the use of single skin brickwork in favour of traditional thicker […]
Examples of 9 Inch Brickwork
Author B. BIRD Whitby and Bird Abstract These examples are not reuses of traditional one brick thick walls. They are uses which satisfied modem construction constraints whilst achieving classical elevations […]
Continental Cavity Walls Are [Sometimes] Different
Author Ir. G. PEERS Brussels Abstract Cavity walls are very popular in the northwestern part of Europe and are commonly considered the answer to the rain penetration problem of unprotected […]
Some Aspects of Thick Skin Walling
Author S.E. BELL and M.E.A. BACKHOUSE Marshalls Clay Products Abstract The concept of using brickwork in some building forms as a thin skin cladding is flawed. Such skins are vulnerable […]
Have We Got It All Wrong?
Author R.J.M. SUTHERLAND Consultant, Harris & Sutherland Abstract Masonry has changed markedly in the last 100 years both in its use and in its form. The question is whether all […]
The Effect of Sand Grading on the Performance and Properties of Masonry
Author R. C. DE VEKEY*, G. J. EDGELLt and R. DUKES** *Building Research Establishment, Garston, UK **British Ceramic Research Limited, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Abstract The current British Standard for sands for […]
The Influence of Air Entraining Agents in Mortar on the Properties of Masonry
Author E. KJAER The Danish Brick and Lime Laboratory Abstract As masonry walls become more slender the adhesion between bricks and mortar is more important. Tests have been carried out […]
Masonry Building Codes in the United States
Author TERENCE A. WEIGEL University of Louisville, Kentucky Abstract In 1988, a new code, covering the design of both clay and concrete masonry, was introduced in the United States. This […]
A Parametric Design Study of a 10-Storey Building to Compare BS 5628 to the Draft EC6
Author R. S. NARAYANAN S. B. Tietz & Partners J. MORTON Brick Development Association Abstract The Brick Development Association commissioned S. B. Tietz & Partners to conduct a parametric design […]
The UK Assessment of Eurocode 6 — A Comparison with BS 5628: Part 1
Author S. K. ARORA Building Research Establishment, Garston and M. J. BLACKLER Mott MacDonald Group Abstract The European Commission has issued draft Eurocodes (EC) for the design of structures which […]
The Compressive Strength of Masonry Specimens
Author G. J. EDGELL*, R. C. DE VEKEY** and R. DUKES* *British Ceramic Research Limited **Building Research Establishment Abstract Storey height and half-storey height walls, wallettes and stack bonded prisms […]