Numerical Modelling of Bed-joint Reinforced Masonry Walls Subject to Out-of-Plane Car-like Impacts
Author S.BURNETT, M.GILBERT1 G.BEATTIE, T.C.K.MOLYNEAUX, B.HOBBS and P.NEWTON University of Sheffield University of Liverpool University of Teesside Abstract Dynamic out-of-plane impact tests have been performed on a number of reinforced […]
Characteristic Compressive Strength of UK Masonry: A Review
Author G.J. EDGELL, N.J. BRIGHT and M. HEATH CERAM Building Technology Abstract This paper reviews the experimental work and compares the calculated masonry strengths using Eurocode 6 with experimentally determined […]
Advanced Analysis and Testing of Masonry Arch Bridges
Author D. GRATION, T. SAGOO, G. BEATTIE Ove Arup & Partners, Helifix Ltd Abstract There are many analysis techniques available to determine the load carrying capabilities of masonry arch bridges. […]
Assessment of Static and Dynamic Failure Characteristics of Mortar Joints in Unreinforced and Reinforced Masonry
Author T.C.K. MOLYNEAUX, G. BEATTIE, M. GILBERT, S. BURNETT, B. HOBBS and P. NEWTON The University of Liverpool, The University of Sheffield, The University of Teesside Abstract The work presented […]
Capacity and Deformability of Vertically Sheared Clay Brick Masonry with Horizontal Reinforcement
Author A. PIEKARCZYK and J. KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract The results of comparative investigations of reinforced and unreinforced masonry walls subjected to shearing perpendicular to the bed joints […]
Numerical Modelling of Bed-joint Reinforced Masonry Walls Subject to Out-of-Plane Car-like Impacts
Author S.BURNETT, M.GILBERT, G.BEATTIE, T.C.K.MOLYNEAUX, B.HOBBS and P.NEWTON University of Sheffield University of Liverpool University of Teesside Abstract Dynamic out-of-plane impact tests have been performed on a number of reinforced […]
New FRP Rehabilitation Technique for Historic Masonry Buildings
Author Y.S. KORANY* and R.G. DRYSDALE Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University 1280 Main St. W., Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L7 Canada *(koranyy@mcmaster.ca) Abstract A large portion of the stock of […]
On-site Investigation Techniques for the Structural Evaluation of Historic Masonry Buildings
Author C. KÖPP, C. MAIERHOFER and A. ZIEBOLZ Federal Institute for Materials Research & Testing (BAM), Germany Abstract The EC-project with the acronym ONSITEFORMASONRY will provide improved methodologies for the […]
Development and Application of a Training Programme for Block Layers in Structural Masonry
Author TATIANA GONDIM DO AMARAL, DÉBORA DE GOIS SANTOS and HUMBERTO RAMOS ROMAN Doctor postgraduate student of the Postgraduate Program in Civil Engineering, PPGEC/UFSC Doctot postgraduate student in Production Engineering […]
MSWBA Concrete for Masonry Blocks. Experimental Characterization and Viability
Author L. NICOLAU, A.M BASTOS and J. FIGUEIRAS Faculty of Engineering of Porto University Abstract This work reports the results of an experimental characterization study of concrete masonry products, with […]
A 3D Model for Non-linear ‘Microscopic’ FE Analysis of Masonry Structures
Author A.D. TZAMTZIS and P.G. ASTERIS Technological Educational Institution of Athens Abstract A non-linear 3D finite element model for the ‘microscopic’ analysis of masonry structures subjected to static and seismic […]
Non-Linear Analysis of Masonry Shear Walls
Author P.G. ASTERIS and A.D. TZAMTZIS Technological Educational Institution of Athens Abstract A new methodology for the non-linear macroscopic analysis of unreinforced masonry (URM) shear walls under biaxial stress using […]