The 3-Dimensional Behaviour of Skew Masonry Arches
Author J Wang and C Melbourne School of Computing, Science and Engineering, University of Salford Abstract The research involves an experimental study into the 3?dimensional behaviour of skewed masonry arch […]
Mathematical Model for Loading / Unloading Stress-Strain Curves of Interlocking Brick Masonry
Author M E NAZAR1 and DR S N SINHA 1 Sr. Design Engineer, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., Plot No. 2, Sector 29, Gurgaon (INDIA) 2 Professor, Civil Engineering […]
Energy Efficient Brick Manufacture using High Quantities of Fly Ash
Author R L DAY1, J F MARTIRENA2 and A HUIZER3 1 Dept. of Civil Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada 2 Universidad Central de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba 3 deceased, […]
Evaluation of the Safety Coefficient of Axi-Symmetric Masonry Domes with Drum and Lantern Having Variable Profile and Carrying Their Own Weight
Author C ANSELMI, E DE ROSA, F GALIZIA and D MANIELLO Dipartimento di Costruzioni e Metodi Matematici in Architettura, Università Federico II, Naples, Italy Abstract The objective of this work […]
Compressive Strength of Solid Clay Brickwork: Calibration of Experimental Tests
Author C BILELLO, A BRENCICH, M DI PAOLA and E STERPI Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Palermo Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering, University of Genoa Abstract […]
Improvement of Engineering Properties of Fired Clay Bricks Through the Addition of Calcite
Author J F MARTIRENA1, R L DAY2, D BETANCOURT1 and Y DIAZ Universidad Central de Las Villas, Santa Clara, Cuba Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, Canada Abstract Calcium […]
Limit Analysis of Masonry Arches Affected by Springing Displacement
Author L VAN PARYS, D LAMBLIN and S DATOUSSAÏD Polytechnic Faculty of Mons, Department of Civil Engineering, Rue de Houdain 9 – 7000 Mons – Belgium Abstract Stone masonry arches […]
A New Method for the Realistic Determination of Load Eccentricities Due to Wall-Floor-Interaction
Author W JÄGER, G BAIER and T VASSILEV Chair of Structural Design, Dresden University of Technology Abstract The realistic evaluation of the bearing capacity of vertically loaded walls requires an […]
Airtightness and AAC
Author D J HARRIS and P M KÄKELÄ H+H Celcon, UK H+H Siporex Oy, Finland Abstract The affect of air leakage through the envelope of a building has for many […]
Modern Property Valuation Methods for Masonry Houses in Germany
Author A. OHLER University of Applied Sciences Nordostniedersachsen Buxtehude, Germany Abstract The property valuation of masonry houses and dwellings is historically based on the assessment of either the “real” (“material”) […]
The Performance of Collar Jointed Masonry in Compression
Author S.A. MIRZA, M.E. PHIPPS and A.J. BELL 1 Babtie Group Ltd, Blackfirars London, England 13 Manchester Centre for Civil & Construction Engineering, UMIST, Manchester, England Abstract The compressive strength […]
Prediction of the Masonry Resistance by Means of Sound Tests: Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Tuff Stones
Author C. FAELLA and G. RIZZANO Department of Civil Engineering, University of Salerno Abstract The investigation of the mechanical properties of stone commonly adopted in old buildings in the south […]