The Development of a Unit to Provide Higher Bending Strength in Flue Linings
Author R. E. HOBBS* and K. J. EJSKJAER** *Imperial College **Tileman & Co. Ltd. Abstract The largest stresses in sectional flue linings in brickwork are normally the bending stresses caused […]
Time-Dependent Behaviour of Calcium Silicate and Fletton Clay Brickwork Walls
Author J. J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Creep and moisture movement strain of calcium silicate brickwork walls over a period of 300 days are compared with identical walls constructed […]
A Finite Element Simulation of the Influence of Material Properties on the Shear Strength of Masonry
Author M. Z. GHAZALI, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia J. R. RIDDINGTON and A. H. GAMBO University of Sussex Abstract A finite element program is described capable of predicting the shear […]
Composite Models for Predicting Elastic and Long-Term Movements in Brickwork Walls
Author J. J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Based on composite model theory, expressions are developed to predict elastic strain, creep and moisture movement in single-leaf brickwork walls constructed from […]
Composite Modelling of the Geometry Influence on Creep and Shrinkage of Calcium Silicate Brickwork
Author J. J. BROOKS and C. S. ABDULLAH University of Leeds Abstract Creep and shrinkage of frogged calcium silicate bricks and cement.lime mortar specimens have been measured over a period […]
A Note on Chemical Attack on Mortars
Author T. P. LEES Cement and Concrete Association and G. K. BOWLER London Brick Company Limited Abstract The chemical reactions occurring between sulphates and Portland cement mortars, and the factors […]
Creep in Brickwork I-Section Walls and Solid Piers
Author D. LENCZNER University of Wales College of Cardiff Abstract The paper discusses the results of the creep tests on I-section members and a solid pier built with a Fletton […]
Strength of Brick Walls Under Normal Force and Shear
Author H. R. GANZ and B. THURLIMANN Institute of Structural Engineering Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland Abstract Current Swiss design practice for masonry shear walls is based on […]
Strength and Elasticity of Calcium Silicate and Concrete Masonry Test Specimens
Author J. J. BROOKS and M. A. AMJAD University of Leeds Abstract Compressive strength and modulus of elasticity of various sizes of specimens of calcium silicate brick and concrete block […]
The Racking Strength of Lightly Loaded Partition Walls
Author C. J.CAVANAGH Property Services Agency formerly of British Ceramic Research Association G. J.EDGELL British Ceramic Research Association R. C. DE VEKEY Building Research Station Abstract Single leaf clay brickwork […]
The Construction and Testing of a Full-Scale Prestressed Clay Brickwork Diaphragm Wall Bridge Abutment
Author S. W. GARRITY and T. G. GARWOOD Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract A prestressed brickwork diaphragm wall, representing part of a full size highway bridge abutment, and a […]
A Design Method for Shear Wall Panels in Frames
Author I.M. MAY and S. Y. MA University of Warwick and P. A. C.SIMS Building Research Establishment Abstract This paper presents a design method for infilled panels subjected to inplane […]