Creep Tests on Loadbearing Masonry Frames
Author A.J.BELL, M.E.PHIPPS and I.MERCER UMIST Abstract The paper presents results from creep tests on five sub-frames made up from brick or concrete block masonry walls and concrete slabs and […]
The Determination of the Freezing Point of Water in a Porous Masonry Material
Author MARK C.PHILLIPSON and ALASTAFR W.STUPART BRE Scottish Laboratory Abstract The surface temperatures of sample bricks have been monitored to identify the temperature at which latent heat effects occur, these […]
Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Composite Soil Blocks Reinforced with Sisal Fibres Subjected to Shear
Author JEAN CLAUDE MOREL*, KHOSROW GHAVAMI** AND ALI MESBAH* *DGCB-ENTPE **Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Rio de Janeiro Abstract It has been recognised that the presence of fibres in a soil matrix […]
Numerical Evaluation of the Influence of Some Workmanship Defects on the Partial Factor of Safety (Ym) for Masonry
Author A.G. FYFE. J. MIDDLETON. G.N. PANDE Department of Civil Engineering, University of Wales, Swansea, UK Abstract It is well known that the strength of masonry structures is affected, among […]
Residual Stress Measurements in Clay Bricks Using Several Electro-Mechanical Techniques
Author MAURO SASSU University of Pisa, Italy Abstract The residual stresses arising in solid clay bricks during firing and cooling have been studied utilizing three different extensometer techniques: the complete […]
Durability Testing of Masonry: Statistical Models and Methods
Author P.C.F. BEKKER Former Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract This paper discusses how to arrange durability testing in such a way that the […]
Improvement of Ductility Characteristics of Plain Masonry by Means of Local Horizontal Reinforcement
Author ELIZABETH VINTZILEOU National Technical University of Athens Abstract The attainment of compressive strength of masonry is followed by a practically vertical falling branch. This undesirable behaviour may lead to […]
The Interaction Between Joist Hangers and Low Density AAC Blockwork
Author R.C.DE VEKEY*, G.HICKSON** AND J.SKANDAMOORTHY* *Building Research Establishment **Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association Abstract There is considerable interest in the concept of a cavity party wall (separating wall) for […]
The Role of the Damp Proof Courses in the Serviceability Behaviour of Masonry Structures
Author A.R.M.MUNIRUZZAMAN, A.W.PAGE and P.W.KLEEMAN The University of Newcastle NSW Abstract Masonry structures are susceptible to damage when subjected to external effects such as foundation movements due to mine subsidence, […]
Uniaxial Bending Strength of Masonry Walls
Author K.F. HANSEN Danish Building Research Institute Abstract Tensile flexural strength and ductility are important properties of masonry walls. In this paper these properties are investigated by means of deformation […]
Comparative Predictions of the Collapse Load for Masonry Arches Including Backfill Effects
Author J.F. ROBINSON*, A. THAVALINGAM*, D.A. PONNIAH* AND N. BICANIC ** * School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of Edinburgh ** Department of Civil Engineering, University of Glasgow Abstract […]
Observed Differences in Freeze/Thaw Performance Generated in Different Brick/Mortar Combinations
Author R.A. Laycock* and T. Yatcs** * Sheffield Hallam University ** Building Research Establishment Ltd Abstract Freeze/thaw performance, or more accurately the failure of the masonry to perform, has often […]