FEM Applied to Rammed Earth Masonry of Brazilian Historical Structures
H. Y. SATO(1) and R. M. L. R. F. BRASIL(2) (1) Master of Civil Engineering, Department of Structural Engineering, Polytechnic School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, 05508-010, Brazil, marciahsato@yahoo.com.br […]
An Automated Finite Element Macro for the Examination of Cosmetic Racking-Related Damage in URM Walls
J. HEATH, E. F. GAD and J. L. WILSON Faculty of Science and Engineering Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, 3122, Australia djheath@swin.edu.au ABSTRACT Cosmetic cracking in masonry […]
In-plane Load Resistance of Semi Interlocking Masonry Infill Panels. Analytical Procedure
Y.Z. TOTOEV(1) (1) Centre for Infrastructure Performance and Reliability, the University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2290 Australia, yuri.totoev@newcastle.edu.au ABSTRACT This paper presents an analytical procedure for calculating in-plane load […]
Experimental Shrinkage Testing on Concrete Masonry Units and Walls with Different Curing Conditions
G.A. PARSEKIAN(1); K.C. BARBOSA(2); J.S. CAMACHO(3); A.S. FELIPE(4) (1) PhD, Dept of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Sao Carlos, parsekian@ufscar.br (2) MSc, Dept of Civil Engineering, Federal University of Sao […]
Warning Signs of Impending Failure of Historical Masonry Structures
JUNG J. KIM (1), TAI FAN (2); TAHA REDA, M. MAHMOUD (3); NIGEL G. SHRIVE (4) (1) Research Professor, Sejong University, Civil & Environmental Engineering, jungjkim@sejong.ac.kr (2) Post-Doctoral Fellow, University […]
Shear Strength Capacity of Unreinforced Masonry Walls, Assuming Failure in Diagonal Cracking. Part 2: T Shaped Sections
POPESCU (1), G. POPESCU (2) (1) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Checking Eng. in Structural Design (2) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Technical Expert, Checking Eng. […]
A Theoretical-Experimental Analysis of Beam Behavior in Structural Masonry
LANDINI, F.S. (1); ZAGO, C.S. (2); MORENO JR., A.L. (3) (1) Former Graduate Student – Structures – School of Civil Engineering (FEC – State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) – batista@fec.unicamp.br […]
A Comparative Study into the Tensile Bond Strength of the Brick Mortar Interface of Natural Hydraulic Lime and Portland Cement Mortars
HETHERINGTON (1) (1) Department of the Natural and Built Environment, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1WB, England s.hetherington@shu.ac.uk ABSTRACT This project was designed to compare and contrast the […]
Cyclic in-plane shear behaviour of unreinforced masonry panels retrofitted with fibre reinforced polymer strips
Author KONTHESINGHA, C.1; MASIA, M.2; PETERSEN, R.3; MOJSILOVIĆ, N.4; SIMUNDIC, G.5; PAGE, A.6 Abstract: An experimental study was conducted to assess the effect on strength and ductility of retrofitting unreinforced […]
KEYNOTE SPEECH: Rescuing the Baby from the Bathwater: Traditional Masonry as Earthquake Resistant Construction
Author LANGENBACH, Randolph Conservationtech Consulting, Oakland, California, USA, www.conservationtech.com Abstract It seems counter-intuitive to assert that unsophisticated, non-engineered timber and masonry structures might be safer in large earthquakes than structures […]
KEYNOTE SPEECH: Product and system development in masonry construction under requirements of sustainable construction
Author JÄGER, W Prof. Dr.-Ing., Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of Structural Design, w.jaeger@jaeger-ingenieure.de HIRSCH, R Dr.-Ing., Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik, Berlin, rhi@dibt.de MASOU, R Dipl.-Ing., Technische Universität Dresden, Chair of […]
KEYNOTE SPEECH: Masonry, the Architect´s Timeless Love: How architects today are dealing with brickwork
Author JAEGER, Falk Prof. Dr.-Ing. freelance architecture critic, lecturer and curator Abstract For thousands of years men have been building houses of masonry. Not exclusively, of course. But our picture […]