Bond Wrench Testing
Author Rob van der PLUIJM Eindhoven University of Technology and TNO Building and Construction Research and Ad VERMELTFOOT Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Very limited experience exists with bond wrench […]
The Assessment of Earth Loads on Masonry Basement Walls
Author J.J.ROBERTS, A.J.HARRIS AND S.WILLIAMS Kingston University Abstract The use of basements in domestic dwellings is likely to increase in the coming years as land prioces rise. Satisfactory design of […]
The Structural Integrity of Lawn Memorial Headstones
Author JOHN KNAPTON Newcastle University Abstract In recent years there has been growing vandalism in cemeteries and lawn memorials have been pushed over, often by children. Lawn memorials were introduced […]
Influence of a Nonlinear Stress-Strain Relationship on the Stability of Certain Masonry Walls
Author R. CERIONI, I. IORI and A. SPAGNOLI Universita di Parma Abstract The behaviour of masonry panels subjected to eccentric compression is investigated, using a nonlinear stress-strain relationship for the […]
Masonry Unit Shape Factors for Lightweight P.F.A. Concrete
Author A.K.TAYLOR and F.M.KHALAF, Napier University, Edinburgh Abstract ISO and CEN Codes use a method for calculating the compressive strength of masonry which involves the use of a reference or […]
Performance Failure of Organic Fibre Reinforced Cement Roofing Shingles
Author CARL G. CASH Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Abstract On the basis of at least three geographically separated cracking failures of organic fibre reinforced cement roofing shingles, current ASTM industry […]
A Case Study of the Performance and Repair of a Masonry Veneer Cavity Wall Construction
Author MARK F. WILLIAMS AND BARBARA LAMP WILLIAMS Williams Building Diagnostics, Maple Glen, PA Abstract Exterior masonry veneer cavity walls over metal stud/sheathing backup rely on an internal system of […]
Disfigured Facing Brickwork
Author K.THOMAS Kenneth Thomas Associates Abstract The paper consists of case studies of disfigured facing brickwork and includes recommendations on how problems could have been avoided and/or possible remedial measures […]
Whole Life Costs of Flexibly Bedded Clay Pavements
Author J. KNAPTON University of Newcastle upon Tyne and I.D. COOK Blockleys Brick Limited Abstract The life cycle cost of roads and similar paved areas surfaced with flexibly bedded pavers […]
Innovations in the Brick Laying Process on the Building Site
Author MICHAEL H. M. NIEUWENHUYS, Royal Association of Dutch Clay Brick Manufacturers Abstract Brickwork is considered to be uneconomic because of the cost of the hand operations associated with it. […]
Building with Calcium Silicate Elements
Author W.G.J. BERKERS Research Centre for the Dutch Calcium Silicate Brick Industry Abstract Until the Seventies the Dutch calcium silicate brick industry produced bricks and small blocks. It was then […]
Technical and Operational Difficulties in Cavity Wall and Solid Wall Construction
Author JEFF HOWELL South Bank University, London Abstract Problems with cavity wall construction are often blamed on poor quality workmanship, but solid brickwork equally requires care for the production of […]