The Behaviour of Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels with Openings
Author V.L. CHONG and C. SOUTHCOMBE University of Plymouth and I.M. MAY Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Abstract The effects of openings an laterally loaded masonry panels has received scant attention. This […]
Stress Distribution Under Axial Compression in Masonry Walls Containing Distorted (Curved) Bricks
Author A.L.M. MAUROOF and M. QAMARUDDIN Sultan Qaboos University, Oman Abstract In general, masonry construction in developing countries uses burnt clay bricks. Many are distorted due to manufacturing faults but […]
Masonry Column Tests
Author M.E. PHIPPS, A.J. BELL and T. SWAILES University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology Abstract The paper describes the preliminary results of a large programme of tests on […]
The Effect of One Weaker Block on the Compressive Strength of AAC Wallettes
Author C. A. FUDGE and G. R. SARGEANT Kingsway Group plc Abstract As part of a wider programme examining the CF.N test method for the determination of masonry compressive strength […]
Analysis of Results of Compressive Strength Testing
Author G.J.EDGELL, British Ceramic Research Limited and S.K.ARORA and R.C.DE VEKEY Building Research Establshment Abstract This paper is an analysis of results of compressive tests on masonry units, mortars, walls, […]
An Evaluation of Masonry Wall – Foundation Interaction Using Finite Element Method
Author A.J. VALSANGKAR, J.L. DAWE and C.K. SEAH Atlantic Masonry Research & Advisory Bureau, Inc. Abstract Cracking in a masonry panel may be due to several causes such as, temperature […]
A Numerical Study of Shape Factors for Masonry Units Using the Finite Element Method
Author B. KRALJ, J. MIDDLETON and G.N. PANDE University College of Swansea Abstract The aim of this study is to determine the failure load of a solid masonry unit when […]
Masonry Unit Shape Factors from Test Results
Author F.M. KHALAF Napier University and A.W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract Masonry codes under preparation by ISO and CEN are to use a formula for the calculation of characteristic […]
Changes in the Position of the Neutral Axis in Masonry Joints under Combinations of Direct Loads and Bending Moments
Author AW. FRIED Kingston University Abstract An experimental programme of work to examine the changes in neutral axis position in masonry joints under combinations of direct loads and bending moments […]
The Compressive Strength of Cavity Walls Containing Butterfly Wire Ties
Author G.J. EDGELL British Ceramic Research Limited Abstract The British Standard Code of Practice, BS5628:Part 1, allows a designer to enhance the stiffness of an inner leaf of a cavity […]
Mechanical Properties of Masonry
Author W.J. BERANEKand G.J. HOBBLEMAN University of Technology, Delft Abstract A new approach for modelling of brittle materials is suggested: (i) the continuum is replaced by a geometrical configuration of […]
Assessment of a New Masonry Shear Strength Test
Author JR. RIDDINGTON and P. JUKES University of Sussex Abstract A test method has been proposed that will allow the bond shear strength T0 and the coefficient of friction u […]