Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author S. PIETRUSZCZAK McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario and G.N. PANDE University College of Swansea Abstract This paper presents a theoretical basis for the calculation of compressive and tensile strengths of saturated masonry materials, that is materials of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author G. FAELLA, G. MANFREDI and R. REALFONZO University of Naples Federico II Abstract The Study of the mechanical behaviour of traditional masonry walls — that is, made of natural stones using low strength mortars — is an interesting topic in retrofitting,...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author J-C. DOTREPPE and L. OLIVE1RA University of Liege Abstract Reinforced masonry is presently under development, not only in countries subjected to earthquakes but also in countries where seismic risks are small. The first aim of the research work at the...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author H. H. KNUTSSON Danish Building Research Institute Abstract The Ritter formula for the modulus of elasticity for materials with no tensile stresses has in many cases formed the basis for a design formula for the carrying capacity of columns and walls. The Ritter...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author G. ALESSANDRINI, A. BOCCI, E. BROGLIA and R. PERUZZI Centro “Gino Bozza,” Politecnico di Milano Abstract Tests were carried out to verify the effectiveness of some consoli-dant and protective products for sandstone from an area around the town of...
Categories: Masonry International, MI Journal Article, Volume 07
Author E. PAPA Politecnico di Milano and A. NAPPI University of Trieste Abstract A material model based on a homogenization procedure is proposed for the analysis of masonry structures. Masonry is considered as a composite material and its overall mechanical...
