The Influence of Horizontal Shear Strength on the Orthogonal Ratio of Masonry
Author W. G. CURTIN Curtins, Consulting Engineers Abstract It is suggested that the increase in flexural strength, perpendicular to the bed joints, fkxn, is due to their torsional or shear […]
Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry Stack Prisms
Author A. SISE, N. G, SHRIVE and E. L. JESSOP University of Calgary Abstract Bivariate tests have often been used to assess the effect of various parameters on bond strength. […]
A Comparative Study of Experimental Techniques for Determining the Flexural Resistance of Masonry
Author ANTON FRIED and COLIN ANDERSON South Bank Polytechnic, London DAVID A. GAIRNS. University of Melbourne, Australia Abstract The flexural resistance of masonry is determined by different methods in different […]
The Effect of Thickness and Bond Pattern on the Lateral Strength of Brickwork
Author R. LOVEGROVE Building Research Establishment Abstract Wallette tests on brickwork show that the relationship between strength and thickness does not follow the square-law implicitly assumed by BS5628:Part 1. Finite […]
Shrinkage Cracking of Concrete Infill in Reinforced Masonry
Author R. C. DE VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract BS5628:Part 2 covering the design of reinforced and prestressed masonry allows the use of concrete and grout infill in small prismatic […]
The Ultimate Shear Strength of Unbonded Prestressed Brickwork I and T Section Simply Supported Beams
Author N. A. ROUMANI and M. E. PHIPPS University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Abstract An unbonded prestressed brickwork I or T section member fails in shear after […]
A Comparison of the Behaviour of Reinforced, Prestressed and Partially Prestressed Brickwork Beams
Author T. G. GARWOOD Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract Two series of brickwork beams were tested. Each series consisted of four beams with varying degrees of prestress and at […]
Rehabilitation of Masonry Arch Bridges — Procedure and Theory
Author PROFESSOR F. SAWKO Sultan Qabos University, Oman. Abstract A method of rehabilitation is described, designed to preserve the external appearance of masonry arch bridges while enhancing their load carrying […]
Investigation of the Strength of Flat Arches in Brickwork
Author K. FISHER*, B. A. HASELTINE** H. R. HODGKINSON*** and J. N. TUTT *Redland Bricks Limited **Jenkins & Potter ***British Ceramic Research Limited Abstract The paper gives results of 14 […]
An Analytical Study of the Influence of Wall Ties on the Behaviour of Cavity Walls
Author JAGDISH T. D0D1A and COLIN ANDERSON South Bank Polytechnic. London Abstract The paper discusses existing guidance in codes of practice on the provision of wall lies for cavity walls […]