Anisotropy of Elasticity and Time-dependent Movement of Masonry
Author J.J. BROOKS and B.H. ABU BAKAR University of Leeds Abstract The deformation of masonry walls loaded in two directions, that is perpendicular to the bed and header faces, has […]
Internal Fracture Test for Brick Strength
Author LIU HUP and R.C. DE VEKEY** *Sichuan Institute of Building Research** Building Research Establishment Abstract This is part of a co-operative research programme between the BRE, and SIBR, China. […]
Testing of Various Brick/Mortar Combinations for Mortar Durability, Efflorescence Potential and Resistance to Rain Penetration
Author G. K. BOWLER AND R. H. SHARP Hanson Brick Limited Abstract As the result of increasingly stringent thermal insulation requirements, modern external day brick cavity walls tend to be […]
Compressive Strength of Clay Block Prisms
Author H.R. ROMAN and R.J.K. MENDES Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil Abstract Most of the research on structural masonry deals with solid clay bricks or concrete blocks. Very little […]
Simple Test for the Determination of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
Author F.M. KHALAF Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract BS5628 describes the testing of brick wallettes under four point loading as a standard test for the determination of flexural bond strength of […]
Comparison of Draft European and British Standard Test Methods for AAC Masonry Units
Author G.M.PYE and D.J.HARRIS Kingsway Technology Limited Abstract The acceptance of the harmonised European standards for masonry will automatically mean the withdrawal of the corresponding British Standards currently used in […]
Soil Stabilised Blocks for Low-income Houses
Author RUBINA NOOR SHAIKH and RAID HANNA University of Glasgow/Mackintosh School of Architecture Abstract Earth is one of the earliest construction materials for human shelters. In its original form it […]
New Tests for Brick Porosity and Water Absorption
Author A.S. DeVENNY and F.M. KHALAF Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract The porosity of brick, its permeability and absorption are important factors in influencing such properties as the bond between it […]
Experimental Data on Mechanical Behaviour of Lime Mortar
Author SILVIA BRICCOLI BATI and LUISA ROVERO Universita degli Stredi di Firenze Abstract Mechanical characteristics of lime mortars can readily be enhanced by the addition of components used historically prior […]
Masonry in the Third Millennium
Author GIOVANNI PEIRS Belgian Clay Brick Federation Abstract For millennia the technique of masonry construction has remained basically unchanged. Only since the last century can new types of masonry units, […]
Sustainable Masonry Construction
Author J.J.ROBERTS Kingston University Abstract This paper looks at the sustainablity of masonry construction in the context of the U.K. ‘s national sustainable development strategy. It identifies the key issues […]
Prefabricated Brickwork: Application of Thin Layer Mortar and Prestressed Reinforcement
Author H.A.J.G. VAN DEN HEUVEL Royal Association of Dutch Clay Brick Manufacturers Abstract The paper reviews some recent developments in bricklaying techniques, A new technical concept has been developed based […]