Partially Prestressed Masonry Columns Subjected to Shear
Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA I.S.T.C. University of Ancona, Italy Abstract The aim of this paper is to describe the behaviour of partially prestressed masonry columns under shear load. In modern masonry, […]
The Role of a Code of Best Practice for Aircrete Blockwork
Author NORMAN BRIGHT1 and CLIFF FUDGE2 1Consulting Engineer, Visiting Professor Kingston University 2Technical Director, H+H Celcon Limited Abstract Codes of Best Practice are ‘how-to’ documents which give information, advice and […]
Compressive Strength of Solid Clay Brick Masonry Under Eccentric Loading
Author A. BRENCICH1, C. CORRADI1, L. GAMBAROTTA1, G. MANTEGAZZA2, and E. STERPI11Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering – University of Genoa – Italy 2RUREDIL s.p.a. – Milan – Italy Abstract […]
Creep of Hydraulic Lime Mortar Brickwork
Author P.R. BINGEL1, J.J. BROOKS2 and J.P. FORTH2 1 School of the Built Environment, Leeds Metropolitan University, Brunswick Building, Leeds LS2 8BU 2 School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, […]
Development of a Mortarless Post-Tensioned Masonry Wall System
Author DAVID T. BIGGSRyan-Biggs Associates, P.C Abstract An aging workforce of masons in the United States has challenged the masonry industry to develop innovative ways to construct walls by minimizing […]
Load Displacement Response of Non Standard Clay Brick Masonry Columns Under Compressive Loading
Author ESSY A. BASOENONDO 1), DAVID P. THAMBIRATNAM 2) and HERU PURNOMO 3) 1) Post Graduate Student, Physical Infrastructure Centre, School of Civil Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane QLD […]
Strains in Masonry Near the Support of Lintels Explorative Research of a Test-Set-Up
Author A.T. VERMELTFOORT and D.R.W. MARTENS Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Abstract In this project, an attempt is made to measure strain and to establish the strain distribution near openings in masonry […]
Strain and Curvature Diagrams of Eccentrically Loaded Masonry Specimens
Author A.T. VERMELTFOORT Technische Uninversiteit Eindhoven Abstract In masonry walls, due to ‘rounding of the bed joint’, often only the central area of the unit is bonded and openings develop […]
Effects of Horizontal Joint Reinforcement on the Seismic Behaviour of Masonry Veneers
Author W. MARK MCGINLEY1, RICHARD M. BENNETT2, and ERIC N. JOHNSON31Professor, Department of Architectural Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA 2Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental […]
The Acoustic Performance of Aircrete, Field and Laboratory Tests
Author D.J. HARRIS1 and DR. A.J. JONES21 H+H Celcon Ltd 2 Acoustical Investigation & Research Organisation Ltd Abstract The effect of noise pollution is becoming increasingly important as peoples’ life […]
Prefabricated Brickwork – What Lessons Can Be Learnt From Other Materials and Industries
Author JENNIFER HOGG1, JOHN ROBERTS2 and ANTON FRIED3 1 Research Student. Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, UK. KT1 2EE 2 Dean. Faculty of Technology, […]
Unreinforced Masonry Basement Design Using a Revised Method of Analysis
Author A.N. FRIED1, J.J. ROBERTS1 and A.K. TOVEY2 1 School of Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Kingston University, London. U.K. 2 Basement Development Group, c/o British Cement Association, Crowthorne, Berks. U.K. […]