On the Use of Homogenisation Techniques for the Analysis of Masonry Structures
Author PAULO B. LOURENCO AND JAN G. ROTS Delft University of Technology Abstract A lot of effort is currently being put into research on homogenisation techniques for the analysis of […]
Analysis of Thin Composite Masonry Vaults
Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA Research Associate l.S.T.C, University of Ancona Abstract Masonry vaults can be of the gravity type, where equilibrium is ensured by the mutual thrust between stone or brickwork […]
Investigation into Causes of Persistent Efflorescence on Masonry
Author G.K.BOWLER* and N.B.WINTER** * Hanson Brick Limited** W.H.D. Microanalysis Consultants Limited Abstract Efflorescence was traditionally regarded as temporary. In the last 15 years or so persistent grey white deposits […]
The Use of Light Woven Reinforcement for Crack Control
Author G.J.EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract Bed joint reinforcement in designed applications may be used to enhance the wind load resistance of a panel or to provide support over an […]
Influence of Cyclic Loads on Brickwork Prestressed Beams
Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA and ROBERTA MINNETTI I.S.T.C. University of Ancona Abstract This paper aims to evaluate the influence of cyclic loads on the structural response of brickwork prestressed beams. In […]
Understanding the Tensile Behaviour of Masonry Parallel to the Bed Joints: A Numerical Approach
Author PAULO B. LOURENCO*, JAN G. ROTS** and ROB VAN DER PLUIJM*** *University of Minho **Delft University of Technology ***Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract The lack of experimental data for […]
Numerical and Experimental Evaluation of the Bond Wrench Test
Author W. SAMARASINGHE, S.J. LAWRENCE CSIRO Building, Construction & Engineering, Sydney and A.W. PAGE The University of Newcastle, NSW Abstract The bond wrench test, first developed in Australia, has become […]
Shear Behaviour of Bed Joints at Different Levels of Precompression
Author KLAVS FEILBERG HANSEN* ESA NYKANEN** and FINN R. GOTTFREDSEN* * Danish Building Research Institute ** VTT Building Technology, Espoo, Finland Abstract The results of 26 deformation controlled shear tests […]
Influence of Age on Masonry Bond Strength – A Preliminary Study
Author N. DE VITIS* A.W. PAGE* and S.J. LAWRENCE** *The University of Newcastle, NSW **CSIRO-DBCE, North Ryde, NSW Abstract Masonry bond strength is one of the most important and fundamental […]
The Modulus of Elasticity of Masonry
Author J.J. BROOKS and B.H. ABU BAKER University of Leeds Abstract The factors influencing the moduli of elasticity of mortar, bricks and masonry are reviewed in the light of recent […]
Influence of Test Method on the Results of Deformation Measurements on Uniaxially Loaded Mortar Specimens
Author S.STOCKL*, K.BECKHAUS* and TH.FRITSCHE Technische Universitat Munchen Lehrstuhl fur Massivbau (*formerly) Abstract The E-modulus of mortar depends to a high degree on llie test method used for measuring it. […]
Building Mortars Suitable for General Masonry Use
Author D.W. HOBBS British Cement Association Abstract The results of a test programme to investigate the durability performance of building mortars are described. The binders tested were Portland cement, Portland […]