Crack Development in Infill Concrete for Reinforced Masonry
Author I. EL-SAIE, G.A. KHOURY, J.B. NEWMAN Imperial College, London Abstract This work was prompted by concern over the effectiveness of infitt concrete as protection to steel in reinforced masonry. […]
Prediction of Stress Relaxation in Structural Clay Masonry From Creep
Author P. R. BINGEL Leeds Metropolitan University and J. J. BROOKS University of Leeds Abstract Stress relaxation and creep are reported for clay masonry units. Using different analytical methods developed […]
Investigations into the Structural Behaviour of Natural Stone Masonry
Author AHMAD SABHA Technical University of Dresden Abstract The investigation deals with the structural behaviour of ashlar-like masonry and the determination of its bearing capacity. The use of the elastic […]
The Behaviour of Multi-Span Masonry Arch Bridges
Author C. MELBOURNE and M. WAGSTAFF Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract As part of the nationwide research programme three brickwork multi-span arch bridges were constructed and tested. Each structure […]
The Behaviour of Multi-Ring Brickwork Arch Bridges Containing Ring Separation
Author C. MELBOURNE and M. GILBERT Bolton Institute of Higher Education Abstract A series of tests on large scale model multi-ring brickwork arch bridges has been undertaken in order to […]
Aspects of Stability and Strength of Stone Masonry Structures
Author A.W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract There is considerable current interest in stone masonry buildings in relation to conservation and repair. Two categories of these buildings can be distinguished, […]
Studies of Settlement and Crack Damage in Old and New Facades
Author DAVID COOK University of Bath Abstract Results of a field study of settlement and deformations in three Georgian terraces in Bath and a post-1960 four storey flat block in […]
The Influence of Moisture on the Crack Resistance of Masonry Built with AAC or LWA Concrete Blocks
Author KURT ZEUS Otto-Graf-Institut, Stuttgart Abstract Concrete block masonry has considerable resistance to shrinkage cracking if it has been built correctly with units of low moisture content. Depending on the […]
The Changes Which Occur In Bricks Due To Environmental Forces
Author RENATE NOLLER Berlin Abstract Bricks have always been a very common building material, consequently it is frequently necessary to know how to restore old brickwork. The durability of the […]
Testing the Frost Resistance of Calcium Silicate Units for Use in Exposed Masonry
Author D. KASTEN and W. EDEN Bundesverband Kalksandsteinindustrie e. V., Hanover. Abstract The DIN 106 method and apparatus for determining the frost resistance of calcium silicate facing units is described. […]
The Effect of Weathering on the Flexural Strength of Masonry
Author R.C. de VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract Since 1978 there has been a codified method for designing walls to resist lateral out-of-piane loads in BS5628:Part I[l) which is based […]
A Review of Stages of Damage to Brickwork Due to Salt Crystallization
Author E.N. CANER SALTIK Middle East Technical University Ankara and I. SCHUMANN and L. FRANKE Techniche Universitat Hamburg-Harburg Abstract Assessment of salt damage is important for the conservation of brick […]