Numerical Simulation of Complex Stress-States in Masonry Structures
Author L. SZOJDA and S. MAJEWSKI Silesian University of Technology Abstract A numerical analysis of complex stress state was provided on the basis of compression and shear tests of wall […]
Influence of Some Types of Bed Joint Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties of Masonry Under Compression
Author DROBIEC and J. KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract The results of investigations of compressed reinforced masonry wallettes subjected to axial compression are presented. Tests were carried out using […]
Development of Lightweight Concrete Blocks for Thermal Insulation
Author ABDEL WAHID HAGO1, KHALIFA AL-JABRI1, ALI AL-HARTH I1, and MOHAMMED QAMARUDDIN2 1. Department of Civil Engineering, SQU, P.O.Box 33 Al-Khod 123, Sultanate of Oman 2. Department of Civil Engineering, […]
Investigation of the Influence of Bed Joint Reinforcement on the Strength and Deformation Characteristics of Clay Brick Masonry Under Horizontal Shear
Author R. JASINSKI and J. KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract A comparison of the results of two series of tests on specimens of horizontally sheared masonry walls is presented. […]
Shear Modulus in Stiffening Walls Analysis –New Polish Standard’s Regulations
Author Jan KUBICA Silesian University of Technology Abstract The new Polish Masonry Code PN-B-03002:1999 (with modification Az1/2000) [1], unlike Eurocode 6 [2], has introduced into design calculations of shear walls […]
Tensile Creep Behaviour of LWA Masonry
Author T. KVANDE1, K.V. HØISETH2, A.T. VERMELTFOORT3 and R. VAN DER PLUIJM4 1Norwegian Building Research Institute, 2Norwegian University of Science and Technology 3Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, 4TNO Building and Construction Research […]
Rain Penetration Resistance of Renders
Author T. KVANDE and A.M. WALDUM Norwegian Building Research Institute Abstract This paper presents results of a test program emphasising the possibilities of making “watertight” rendering systems for façades exposed […]
Brickwork Masonry Failure Under Tensile/Shear Loading
Author J.C. GÁLVEZ, E.REYES and M.J. CASATI Universidad de Castilla La Mancha, E.T.S. Ingenieros de Caminos Av. Camilo José Cela s/n, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain. E-mail: Jaime.Galvez@uclm.es Abstract Brickwork Masonry […]
Whole House Construction of Aircrete Units to Produce a Low Energy Building
Author C.A. FUDGE1 and D. LOWTHER2H+H Celcon Limited1 and Bovis Homes plc, UK2 Abstract This paper describes the investigation and building of a demonstration house constructed using aircrete (autoclaved aerated […]
Characteristic Compressive Strength of UK Masonry: A Review
Author G.J. EDGELL (1), N.J. BRIGHT and M. HEATH (1)(1) CERAM Building Technology Abstract This paper reviews the experimental work and compares the calculated masonry strengths using Eurocode 6 with […]
Application of Cellular Automata in Analysing Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels
Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth Abstract In this study the finite element analysis (FEA) analysis of masonry panels subjected to lateral loading deploys stiffness/strength […]
Application of Correctors in Analysis of Brickwork Wall Panels Subjected to Lateral Loading
Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ and D. EASTERBROOK University of Plymouth guangchun_zhou@yahoo.com Abstract This study proposes a concept of a stiffness/strength corrector to quantify variation in masonry properties, based on […]