Modeling the seismic behaviour of masonry buildings
Author A. VANIN and P. FORABOSCHI Dipartimento di Costruzione dell’Architettura. Università IUAV di Venezia Abstract A simplified method of non-linear static analysis to evaluate the in-plane load capacity of masonry […]
Masonry Walling – Environmental Performance
Author P.R. BINGEL and A. BOWN Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract BINGEL and BOWN [1] presented information on the maintenance and repair carried out on brick masonry walling in low rise […]
Correctors by Model Updating / Genetic Algorithm to Improve the Analysis of Laterally Loaded Masonry Wall Panels
Author C. SUI (1), M.Y. RAFIQ (2), G.ZHOU (3) (1) Corresponding author, email: csui@qub.ac.uk. School of Civil Engineering, Queen’s University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT9 5AG (2) School of Engineering, University […]
Fractal Analysis of the Stress Flux in Chaotic Masonry
Author B. CHIAIA (1) and C. CENNAMO (2) (1) Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (2) Department of Design Knowledge, Seconda Università di Napoli, Italy Abstract […]
Environmental Performance of Masonry Walling
Author P.R. BINGEL and A. BOWN Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract A programme of research to investigate and quantify the whole life environmental performance of brick masonry walling is described.This paper […]
For Energy Conservation in House Construction Mass Out-performs Insulation in Most of Australia
Author T.H. McNEILLY Final Director, Former Brick Development Research Institute, Australia Abstract Previously reported computer simulations of the thermal performance of a well oriented house, in either heavyweight full-brick or […]
Structural Monitoring of the Slender Double-Layered Façade of Palazzo Ducale in Venice – Preliminary Analysis of Measurements
Author G. BOSCATO, S. RUSSO and F. SCIARRETTA IUAV University of Venice Abstract The paper describes the scope and preliminary results of static and dynamic monitoring on the external medieval […]
Brick Development Association : Annual Brick Awards – 2011
Author Michael Driver Past President, IMS
Influence of Height to Width Ratio of Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks on Wall Strengths
Author C. JAYASINGHE (1), T.S PATHIRAGE (2), C. KARIYAPPERUMA (2), K.R.T.I PERERA (2) (1) Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2) Research Student, Department of […]
Compressive Strength, Specimen Shape and Reinforcement in Conblock Masonry
Author R.F. DA SILVA (1), J.S. CAMACHO (2), and R.P. ANDOLFATO (2) (1) Civil Engineer at Petróleo Brasileiro SA – PETROBRAS, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, Brazil (2) […]
In Situ Determination of the Compressive Strength of Mortar Joints Using an X-Drill
Author P.D.V. CHRISTIANSEN Danish Technological Institute, DK-8000 Aarhus, Denmark. E-mail: PDC@dti.dk Abstract Determination of the characteristic compressive strength in existing masonry (fk) can be relevant in a number of situations, […]
Model Error and Structural Reliability for Unreinforced Masonry Walls in Vertical Bending
Author S.J. LAWRENCE (1), M.G. STEWART (2) (1) Conjoint Professor, Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308 Australia (2) Professor and […]