Improvement of Masonry Mortar Performance Using Organic Fibres
Author M. L. L. OLIVEIRA, P. J. P. GLEIZE and H. R. ROMAN Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina Departemento de Engenharia Civil – Caixa Postal 476 CEP 88040 – 970 […]
The Effect of Bonding on the Structural Behaviour of Masonry Panels
Author P. FACCIO, P. FORABOSCHI and A. VANIN IUAV ⎯ Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy. Abstract This paper is devoted to masonry walls subjected to […]
Masonry Cloist-Vault: Collapse Behaviour and Rehabilitation With Composite Materials
Author P. FACCIO and P. FORABOSCHI IUAV – Department of Constructions of Architecture ( DCA ); Venice, Italy Abstract The paper is devoted to the masonry cloist-vault, and deals with […]
Laboratory Investigation into the Durability of Joint Re-pointing in Brick Masonry Damaged by Salt Crystallisation
Author G.CARDANI, C.TEDESCHI, L.BINDA and G.BARONIO Dis- Politecnico of Milan Abstract Efflorescence and crypto-efflorescence due to crystallisation of soluble salts in the walls are some of the most frequent causes […]
Dynamic Investigation of an Historic Masonry Bell Tower
Author C. GENTILE, A. SAISI and L. BINDA Department of Structural Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Abstract The dynamic characteristics of an historic masonry bell tower are investigated using […]
Construction with Thin Joint Mortar Systems and AAC Blockwork
Author M C PHILLIPSON* C A FUDGE**S L GARVIN* and A W STUPART* * BRE Scottish Laboratory** Celcon Blocks Abstract Thin joint systems are based on AAC units with smalt […]
Development of AAC Masonry Units with Thin Joint Mortar for Housebuilding in the UK
Author C.A. FUDGE and M. BARNARD Kingsway Technology Ltd and Prowling Homes Ltd Abstract This paper describes a project on the use of large format AAC masonry units in thin […]
Dowel Action of Horizontal and Vertical Reinforcement Embedded in Masonry
Author NIKOLETTA PSILLA and ELIZABETH VINTZILEOU Laboratory of Reinforced Concrete, National Technical University of Athens Abstract Dowel action is one of the mechanisms for the transfer of forces across interfaces. […]
Field Investigation of the Seismic Resistance of Existing Concrete Masonry Garden Walls
Author KOJI YOSHIMURA*, KENJI KIKUCHI*, TOMOYUKI KAJIMURA**, YOICHI MORISHITA***, KEIJI ETO** AND HIDEKO NONAKA* *Oita University, Oita, Japan **Sato-benec Co., Oita ***University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa Abstract In order to […]
Anchorage Bond of Reinforcement to Mortar or Concrete Infill in Reinforced Masonry
Author J. BOOTH and G.J. EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract Due to the lack of data to support characteristic bond strengths between steel and mortar and between steel and concrete […]
The Codification of Prestressed Masonry in the United States
Author DAVID T. BIGGS* and HANS R. GANZ** *Ryan-Biggs Associates, New York**VSL Management, St-Quantin-Yvelines, France Abstract This paper describes the development of a prestressed masonry code for the United States. […]
Strength of Masonry Arch Bridges Repaired Using Near-surface Reinforcement
Author A.F.ASHOUR and S.W.GARRITY University of Bradford Abstract A numerical method of estimating the strength of masonry arch bridges repaired using near-surface reinforcement is described. The method is based on […]