Structural Modelling of Post-Tensioned Brickwork Cantilever Fin Walls
Author FARIDAH SHAFII Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and BRIAN HOBBS The University of Teeside Abstract This paper describes a model scale investigation of the shear behaviour of post-tensioned brickwork cantilever fin […]
A Comparison of the Mechanical Behaviour of Two leaf and Single Leaf Brick Walls
Author FRANCO ZARRI Institute of Construction Technology, Bologna Abstract The mechanical behaviour of approximately 60, two leaf brick walls has been examined experimentally. The overall thickness of the walls was […]
Analytical Study of Masonry Cavity Walls
Author KHALED M. SAKR Zagazig University, Cairo, Egypt and VERNON V. NEIS University of Saskatchewan Abstract A new analysis technique for unreinforced masonry cavity walls is used to show the […]
Theoretical Model of the Structural Behaviour of Stone Masonry
Author A. SABHA Technical University of Dresden Abstract The structural behaviour of masonry is inadequately described in many codes and design methods. In these methods the calculated bearing capacity does […]
Modelling of Masonry Structures by FEM
Author S. MAJEWSKI and G. WANDZIK Technical University of Silesia, Poland Abstract The elasto/plastic model for brittle materials and its application to the analysis of masonry structures is presented. The […]
The No-Tension Approach for Structural Analysis of Masonry Buildings
Author ALESSANDRO BARATTA University of Naples “Federico II” Abstract A mechanical model for masonry structures is introduced which assumes that masonry can be idealized as a particular kind of “Not-resisting-tension” […]
A Review of Masonry Strength Properties in Relation to Test Data
Author LARS SENTLER Lund University, Sweden and PER OFVERBECK Vattenfall AB, Stockholm Abstract This paper reviews the causes of failure of masonry in relation to the information which is obtained […]
Performance and Durability of Masonry Water Repellent Treatments
Author ALASTAIR W.STUPART AND IAN H.MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract Water repellents can be considered as a remedy for rain penetration but information is required on their effectiveness […]
The Development and Testing of a Lightweight Mortar
Author A. O’ROURKE The Nottingham Trent University Abstract The maximum permissible V-value (thermal transmittance) for a wall is 0.45 W/m2K or 0.6 W/m2K if the trade off provision with double […]
A Laboratory Assessment of the Durability of Mortars
Author PETER J. JACKSON Sampling and Scientific Services – Rugby U.K. Abstract The test developed by HARRISON at BRE has been used to assess the durability of a range of […]
The Strength and Stiffness of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Walls
Author C. GERBER-BALMELLI Easier &. Hofmann, Zurich Abstract The Swiss Standard SIA 177/2 (1989) covers the design of clay, calcium-silicate and concrete unit walls under both eccentric normal force and […]
Factors Affecting the Compressive Strength of Calcium Silicate Units
Author D. KASTEN and W. EDEN Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie e.V., Hannover Abstract The most important property of masonry is its compressive strength. This is calculated from the compressive strengths of its […]