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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 […]