Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author A.YOOL AND T.P.LEES. Green Land Reclamation Limited (Now at Kingston University) Abstract A novel rig has been developed to assess the shrinkage behaviour of building mortars. The rig induces cracking in the mortar if shrinkage occurs and measurement of crack...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author MARIANELA LAFUENTE, ENRIQUE CASTILLA AND CARLOS GENATIOS IMME, Universidad Central de Venezuela. Abstract The main results of an analytical and experimental study are presented. Experimental evidence leads to recommendations for the analysis and design of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author M. GILBERT*, B. HOBBS**, T.C.K. MOLYNEAUX***, C. MELBOURNE****, A.J. WATSON* *The University of Sheffield, **The University of Teesside, ***The University of Liverpool, ****The University of Salford Abstract A novel impact test rig, which uses a dropping weight...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author STEPHEN L. GARVIN, MARK C. PHILLIPSON AND IAN H. MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract A programme to assess the suitability of the.BRE general use mortar (GUM) for use in aircrete blockwork is described. GUM is a designation...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author R.C.DE VEKEY and J.S. SKANDAMOORTHY Building Research Establishment Abstract The flat jack is a flat flexible envelope which is filled with hydraulic fluid and can be pressurised using a pump and used to generate small movements in structures and apply...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author *J.J.BROOKS, **C.S.ABDULLAH, **+J.P.FORTH AND ***P.R.BINGEL, * University of Leeds ** Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia *** Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract Modulus of elasticity and creep test data are presented for masonry subjected to load at ages ranging...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
Author J.R.RIDDINGTON, K.H.FONG AND P.JUKES University of Sussex Abstract A numerical study of six test methods that have been used to measure masonry joint shear strength indicates that, of these, the Hofmann/Stockl test is theoretically the best. It is not, however,...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
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 masonry structures. The performance of the two step homogenisation, which is based on...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
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 blocks, or of the composite type, consisting of layers of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 11
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 have been seen comprising syngenite or...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 opening. Non-designed applications generally relate to crack control. Some...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 fact the reliability of brickwork beams is tied to the...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 the complete characterisation of the inelastic behaviour of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 the preferred method of evaluating flexural tensile...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 with one bed joint between two bricks at different levels...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 parameters required for the design of unreinforced masonry structures. Bond...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 research findings and, after establishing modulus/strength relationships for mortar...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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. Differences up to 1 : 10 for the same mortar are shown...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 cement and lime, masonry cement which incorporates an...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 12
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 compares these results with those from eccentrically loaded walls in the...
