Eurocode 6 – Design of Masonry Structures. Proposed Change in EN 1996-1-1/ Nov 2005, Annex C: clause (6)
Author B.G. HELLERS and S. SAHLIN Prof. em. KTH Dept. of Architecture and Prof. em. KTH Dept. of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Stockholm, Sweden Abstract In the design of masonry […]
Laterally Loaded Masonry Wall Panels: A Review of Numerical Methods
Author C. SUIand M.Y. RAFIQ University of Plymouth, UK Abstract SUI and RAFIQ [1] mentioned that yield-line analysis, which was mainly developed to define the failure criteria for reinforced concrete […]
Compressive Strength and Elastic Properties of Stabilised Rammed Earth and Masonry
B.V. VENKATARAMA REDDY (1) and P. PRASANNA KUMAR (2) (1) Associate Professor, E-mail: venkat@civil.iisc.ernet.in (corresponding author) (2) Research Scholar, E-mail: pras_ajsh@yahoo.com Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore […]
Shear and Torsion Testing of Brick-mortar Joints
Author K.F. HANSEN and E.S. PEDERSEN Danish Building Research Institute, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Abstract The shear and torsional strength of bed joints are essential parameters to analyse masonry walls subjected […]
Modelling of Masonry Panels by Truss Analogy – Part 1
Author A. VANIN and P. FORABOSCHI Dipartimento di Costruzione dell’Architettura. Università IUAV di Venezia Abstract A strut and tie model is defined that simulates the behaviour of a masonry panel […]
Laterally Loaded Masonry Wall Panels: A Review of Emperical Methods
Author C. SUI and M.Y. RAFIQ University of Plymouth, UK Abstract Laterally loaded masonry wall panels are widely used in modern constructions due to many advantages they offer. In recent […]
Estimating Creep of Clay Brickwork
Author J.J. BROOKS Abstract Previous research into creep of clay brickwork is reviewed and an experimental data base compiled. Current methods of estimating creep for design purposes are presented and […]
Torsion Shear Test for Mortar Joints in Masonry: Experimental Evaluation
Author M.J. MASIA (1), R.B. PETERSEN (2), Y. HAN (3) and M.R.S. CORRÊA (4) (1) Senior Lecturer, Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, […]
Experimental and Mathematical Optimisation of a Novel Sustainable Masonry Unit
Author J.P. FORTH, D.V. DAO, V.V. TOROPOV and H.M. VU School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK Abstract The development of new products, in this case […]
Reinforcement of Historic Masonry with High Strength Steel Cords
Author A. BORRI (1), M. CORRADI (1), E. SPERANZINI (1) and A. GIANNANTONI (2) (1) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Perugia, Via Duranti 93 – 06125 Perugia, […]
Characteristics of Confined and Unconfined Masonry Prisms for Seismic Performance Enhancement of Structural Walls
Characteristics of Confined and Unconfined Masonry Prisms for Seismic Performance Enhancement of Structural Walls Author M.T. SHEDID (1), W.W. EL-DAKHAKHNI (2) and R.G.DRYSDALE (3) (1) Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Civil […]
Interface Behaviour of Bonded CFRP-Calcarenite Stone Joints
Author L. LA MENDOLA (1), C. CUCCHIARA (2) and M. ACCARDI (3) (1) FullProfessor, Department of Structural Aerospace and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Palermo, Italy, email: lidia.lamendola@unipa.it (2) Researcher, Department […]