Bed Joint Reinforcement in Masonry
Author P. TIMPERMAN and J.A. RICE, NV Bekaert, Belgium Abstract Reinforced masonry has been widely used in seismic areas over the past 75 years. This paper examines nonseismic uses and […]
The Effective Use of Masonry Reinforcement for Crack Repair
Author D. COOK, S. RING University of Bath and W. FICHTNER Institut fur Tragkonstruktionen, Universtat Karlsruhe Abstract The work is about the tolerance of “in-service” brick/masonry buildings to movement, the […]
Cracking Due to Restraint
Author UDO MEYER Arbeitsgemainschaft Mauerziegel e. V. Bonn Abstract Restrained movements due to shrinkage or thermal action are among the main reasons for cracking in masonry. Cracks due to restrained […]
Optimisation of the Guarded Hot Box as a Method of Measuring the Thermal Transmittance of Masonry Walls
Author J.J. ROBERTS, A.N. FRIED, D.L. LAW and D.P. AVIRAM Kingston University Abstract The paper presents the results of an optimisation of a Guarded Hot Box based upon a computational […]
Critical Review of Two Non-Destructive Tests
Author PAOLA RONCA Politecnico di Milano Abstract The purpose of the paper is to underline, by experimental evidence together with analytical and physical considerations, the significant and critical points concerning […]
Evaluation of mechanical properties of masonry materials: use of laser interferometry for measurement of deformation
Author G. MIRABELLA ROBERT!*, M. FACCHINI** and L. BINDA* *Politecnico di Milano, **CEC Joint Research Centre, Ispra Abstract The comparison of different procedures for measuring the mechanical parameters of solid […]
Interferometric Technique to Evaluate Strain Concentration at Crack Tip in Clay Products
Author C.BOSCO, Turin Polytechnic E.CADONI, CEC Joint Research Centre, ISPRA and M.FACCHINI, CEC Joint Research Centre, ISPRA and Loughborough University Abstract Structures require periodic inspection to verify their safety condition, […]
An Investigation of Scale Modelling of the Thermo-structural Performance of Compartment Walls in Standard Fire Tests
Author D.J. O’CONNOR, G.W.H. SILCOCK and B. MORRIS University of Ulster at Jordanstown Abstract This paper investigates the conditions necessary to produce a small scale model of the thermo-structural response […]
Strengthening of Masonry Structures with Fibre Composites
Author G. SCHWEGLER Ernst Basler & Partners, Zurich Abstract Masonry is easy to construct and competitive in cost. It is, therefore, a very widespread method used all over the world. […]
Evaluation of the Decay of Masonry Surfaces: Influence of Environmental Conditions
Author G. BARONIO*, F. CANTONI®, B. DANIOTTI* and E.D. FERRIERI* * Politecnico di Milano, ® ICITE-CNR, Milan Abstract Three organizations, Milan Polytechnic, ESEM (School for Masons) and ICITE-CNR (State Research […]
Mechanical Characterization of Historic Mortars of Eastern Sicily
Author L. ANANIA, A. BADALA and M. CUOMO University of Catania. Abstract The results of mechanical tests on some types of mortars of Eastern Sicily are presented. The samples differ […]
Integrated Use of Several Diagnostic Techniques to Restore an XVIII Century Building in Spoleto
Author ROMUALDO MONTAGNA Universita di Ancona Abstract Building restoration involves not only physical rebuilding but also the identification and conservation of its peculiarities are essential both for architectural and structural […]