A Modal Study of the Pont-Y-Prydd Bridge using the Variance Method
Author JOHN M. NICHOLS Department of Construction Science, Texas A&M University Abstract This paper presents the results of an experimental study investigating the frequency response of the Pont-Y-Prydd Bridge, near […]
Shear Capacity for Unreinforced Masonry Wall, Evaluated with Different Methodologies, In Romania
Author R. POPESCU (1), G. POPESCU (2), A.M. DINCA (3) (1) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Technical Inspector in Designing A1, A3, E (2) Research & Design Diplomat […]
Fatigue Deterioration Process of Brick Masonry
Author A.K. TOMOR (1), S. DE SANTIS (2) and J. WANG, Ph.D. (3) (1) Senior lecturer, University of the West of England, Department of Construction and Property, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, […]
Reliability of Unreinforced Masonry Bracing Walls
Author Dr.-Ing. E. BREHM Forensic Engineer, SAMAC Engineering Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, eric.brehm@samaceng.com Abstract Bracing walls are essential members in typical masonry structures. However, design checks of the bracing system […]
Compressive Strength Evaluation of Mortarless Interlocking Masonry
Author R. PAVE (1) and H.C. UZOEGBO FIMS (2) (1) Postgraduate Research Student (2) Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Abstract The compression strength […]
Structural Assessment of the 16th Century Coastal Watchtowers in the Defense System of the Pontifical State
Author R. CACCIOTTI (1) and P.B. LOURENÇO (2) (1) MSc, ISISE, Univ. of Minho, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Portugal, E-mail: cacciottiriccardo@hotmail.com (2) Full Professor, ISISE, Univ. of Minho, Dept. of […]
Investigation on a Vertical Connection for Prefabricated Structural Ceramic Panels
Author REGINALDO DE MATOS MANZANO (1), HUMBERTO RAMOS ROMAN (2) and LUIS ALBERTO GÓMEZ (3) (1) PhD student on the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, […]
Numerical Analysis of Grouted Blockwork Walls in Axial Compression
Author L.T. SOH (1), P. MORRIS (2), P. DUX (3), P. MULLINS (4) (1) School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland, Qld 4072. Ph: +61 7 33653520 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +61 7 […]
The Development of Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams and Bond Columns to Resist Lateral Load
Author G.J. EDGELL (1); A. BEST (2) (1) PhD, Director, Lucideon Limited (formerly Ceram), geoff.edgell@lucideon.com (2) Group Director, Buro Happold, andrew.best@burohappold.com Abstract In 2009 the Design Guide for Masonry Reinforced […]
Clay Brickwork and its Potential Contribution to Sustainable Infrastructure
Author STEPHEN GARRITY School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK (s.w.garrity@leeds.ac.uk) Abstract As we strive to achieve more sustainable forms of construction, factors such as the thermal mass of […]
Shear Strength Capacity of Unreinforced Masonry Walls, Assuming Failure in Diagonal Cracking. Part 1: Rectangular Sections
Author R. POPESCU (1), G. POPESCU (2) (1) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Checking Eng. in Structural Design: A1, A3, E (2) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist […]
Insights of Experimental Studies on the Load Carrying Capacity of Masonry Under Eccentric Loading
Author S.I. KOLTSIDA(1), A.K. TOMOR(2) and C.A. BOOTH(3) (1) Doctoral researcher, Construction and Property Research Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY, Iris.Koltsida@uwe.ac.uk (2) Senior Lecturer, Construction […]