Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
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 Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
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) Structural Masonry Study and Research Centre (NEPAE/UNESP), Brazil Abstract...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
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, for example when constructions...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
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 Director, Centre for Infrastructure Performance...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
Author O.J. KANYETO, MBIE, MIMS (1) and A.N. FRIED, BSc, MSc, PhD, CEng., MICE, FIMS (2) (1) Department of Civil Engineering, University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana (2) Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 24
Author ALEXSANDRO S. FELIPE (1), JEFFERSON S. CAMACHO (2), MARIA C.F. ALBUQUERQUE (1), RODRIGO P. ANDOLFATO (2) (1) Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira – Civil Engineering Department. Brazil (2) Structural Masonry Study and Research Centre...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author C.K. SUBRAMAIA PRASAD (1), E.K. KUNHANANDAN NAMBIAR (2), B. MATHEWS ABRAHAM (3) (1) Research Scholar, School of Engineering, CUSAT, Cochin-22, cksp55@gmail.com (2) Department of Civil Engineering, N S S College of Engineering, Palakkad-08, ekknambiar@yahoo.com...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author E.S. PEDERSEN and K.F. HANSEN Danish Building Research Institute, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark Abstract The use of weak mortar has a number of advantages (e.g. elimination of expansion joints, environmental issues). However, according to EC6, the strength of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author C. Anselmi and E. Saetta Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Metodi Matematici in Architettura, Università Federico II, Naples, Italy Abstract This research paper examines masonry subject to limited compressive stress assuming the material cannot sustain any tensile...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author C. ASH (1) and P. ROGATZKI (2) (1) Principle, Ash Sakula Architects, 5-9 Hatton Wall, London EC1N 8HX (2) Head of Design & Technical Services, Hanson Material Products, Atherstone Road, Measham, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE12 7EL Abstract An Arts centre in...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author D. POLIDANO (1) and A.N. FRIED (2) (1) Project Manager, Structural and Civil Engineering Consultant, Malta (2) Senior Lecturer, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK Abstract This paper examines the Mosta Rotunda Dome in Malta, thought to be the third largest...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author A.S. FELIPE (1), J.S. CAMACHO (2), M.C.F. ALBUQUERQUE (3), R.P. ANDOLFATO (4) (1), (3) São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira – Civil Engineering Department, Brazil (2), (4) Structural Masonry Study and Research Center (NEPAE/UNESP), Brazil...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author N. BENINGFIELD (1), N. WINTER (2) and S. FARRELL (3) (1) Neil Beningfield & Associates Ltd., UK (2) WHD Microanalysis Consultants Ltd., UK (3) CPI Ltd, Republic of Ireland Abstract This paper uses a series of laboratory investigations, to study mortar pore...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author K. NAGENDRA PRASAD (1), M.L. NARASIMHULU (2) and R. MANOHARA REDDY (3) (1) Professor of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Sri Venkateswara University,Tirupati, 507512, India (2) Associate Professor in Civil Engineering Department, G. Pulla Reddy...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 25
Author A.L. OLIVEIRA (1), L.C. ZAMPIRON (1), R.A. SOUZA (1), J.M. CASALI (2) and L.R. PRUDÊNCIO JR. (3) (1) Federal Institute of Santa Catarina – IFSC, Florianópolis/SC – Brasil (2) Federal University of Technology – Paraná – UTFPR, Curitiba/PR – Brasil...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 26
Author C. JAYASINGHE (1) and G.W.T.C. KANDAMBY (2) (1) Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (2) Post graduate Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka Abstract Cement stabilized rammed...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 26
Author J. SATHYA NARAYANAN (1), and DR. K. RAMAMURTHY (2), FIMS (1) Researcher. Building technology and Construction Management Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras 600036, India (2) Professor. Building Technology and...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 26
Author A. TALIERCIO Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32 – 20133 Milan, Italy Abstract The numerical modeling of the time evolution of stresses and strains in brickwork made with Calcium Silicate...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 26
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 Cardiff, Wales as measured by an accelerometer...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 26
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 Eng. Ist Degree, Technical Expert A, Inspector in Designing A1, A3 (3) Design...
