Strength of Eccentrically Compressed Brickwork Pillars: A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis
Author A BRENCICH, C CORRADI and L GAMBAROTTA Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Genoa, Italy Abstract The compressive strength of masonry is a relevant mechanical parameter playing […]
More Accurate Predictions of the Behaviour of Masonry Panels Subjected To Lateral Loads
Author C SUI 1, M Y RAFIQ 1, D EASTERBROOK 1, G BUGMANN 1 and G ZHOU 2 1 University of Plymouth, UK 2 Harbin University of Technology (HIT), China […]
The Effects of Bed Joint and Vertical Reinforcement on Adobe Masonry (Mud Brick) Walls Under Compressive and In-Plane Shear Loading
Author W JÄGER 1 and S M TAHER KHORRAMABADI 1 Faculty of Architecture, Chair of Structural Design, Dresden University of Technology 2 Faculty of Civil Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering Master’s Course, […]
Medieval Masonry Deformability Experimental Test
Author M J CASSINELLO Architectural Construction Department, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain Abstract In the absence of field data, an experimental test programme was conducted at the INTEMAC Central Laboratory […]
Behaviour of Laterally Loaded Concrete Blockwork Panels Constructed with Thin Layer Mortar
Author O J KANYETO, A N FRIED, J ALI and J J ROBERTS Concrete and Masonry Research Group, Sustainable Technology Research Centre, School of Engineering, Kingston University, London, UK Abstract […]
Effects of Confinement Reinforcement on Bar Splice Performance – Phase II
Author J H Greenwald1and J J Thompson 1 P.E., National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association 2 National Concrete Masonry Association Abstract Research was conducted to investigate the effects of confinement […]
Experimental Behaviour of Brick Masonry Under Combined Axial Load and Bending
Author G DE FELICE University Roma Tre, Department of Structures, Via Vito Volterra, 62 – 00146 Roma tel. 06 55173383, fax. 06 55173441, E-Mail: defelice@uniroma3.it Abstract The study makes a […]
Lateral Load Distribution in Multi-Storey Loadbearing Masonry Construction Containing Slip Joints
Author P SING-SANG, Y Z TOTOEV and A W PAGE School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Australia Abstract Loadbearing masonry buildings usually include slip joints which are placed on […]
Tests on Long Span Lintels Supported on Wall Brackets
Author J M ADELL, H MARTÍN, C LÓPEZ, R BEUTEL, M BALEN, P MANFRED, E YÁÑEZ and P TIMPERMAN5 1 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; 2 AIA Arquitectura XXI; 3 Instituto […]
The 3-Dimensional Behaviour of Masonry Arches with Point Supports to the Intrados
Author C Melbourne and J Wang School of Computing, Science and Engineering, University of Salford Abstract In the United Kingdom many existing masonry arch bridges have been subject to alteration […]
Analysis of Calcium Silicate Element-Infilled Steel Frames
Author B M NG’ANDU Department of Structural Design and Construction Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Although the contribution of infill walls to resist gravity and lateral loads is still […]
Performance of L-Shaped Steel Plate Lintels
Author A T VERMELTFOORT Department of Architecture Building and Planning, Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract For aesthetic and economic reasons, steel lintels are frequently used to span openings in brick […]