Compressive Strength of Tuff Bricks in Different Test Conditions – Some Experimental Results
Author G. FRUNZIO, C.D’ONOFRIOand M. MONACO Universita degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” Abstract An accurate study of ancient masonry structural behaviour involves mechanical characterization of components, mortars and stone […]
Chemical Activation of Natural Pozzalons for Low-Cost Masonry Units
Author CAIJUN SHI. ROBERT L. DAY and AR1E HUIZER The University of Calgary Abstract This paper deals with the effect of some sodium-based activators (Na2SO4 NaOH, Na2C03 and Na2SiO3.5H20) on […]
Australian Experience of Nine-inch Brickwork Watertight for 130 Years
Author T. McNEILLY Consultant Architect Abstract After a short account of the 140 year history of the gradual adoption of cavity construction in Australia, the paper, which is mostly anecdotal, […]
Cavity and Solid Walls in Aircrete Masonry
Author PS. HAZAEL CeIcon Blocks Limited Abstract Substantial amounts of Aircrete are used in the U. K. for the inner leaves of cavity walls. These are essentially used as clear […]
Cavity Walls – Still a Good Solution
Author R. C. de VEKEY Building Research Establishment Abstract The history of the introduction and spread of the cavity wall is reviewed in the light of the reasons for it’s […]
Solid Walls v Cavity Walls – Some Observations
Author PROFESSOR J J. ROBERTS Kingston University Abstract This paper discusses the relative benefits of different forms of masonry external wall construction, including some previously unpublished results from site monitoring. […]
Some Thoughts on Single Leaf Masonry
Author D. FOSTER Consultant Architect Abstract In the I9th and early years of this century millions of two storey houses having single leaf one brick thick external walls were built. […]
The Structural Performance of Cavity Walls Under Vertical Load
Author Professor Emeritus A.W. HENDRY University of Edinburgh Abstract This paper summarises the results of a number of investigations into the structural behaviour of cavity walls as revealed by wall […]
“Horses for Courses” in the Choice of Wall Materials
Author B. GILLINSON Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies University of York Abstract The most significant error in recent years is the use of masonry in a semblance of its natural […]
The Use of Brickwork as a Veneer A Fixing Specialist’s Viewpoint
Author J. MINDENHALL Halfen Fixing Systems Abstract The fixing specialist’s viewpoint is that there is no need to reconsider the use of single skin brickwork in favour of traditional thicker […]
Examples of 9 Inch Brickwork
Author B. BIRD Whitby and Bird Abstract These examples are not reuses of traditional one brick thick walls. They are uses which satisfied modem construction constraints whilst achieving classical elevations […]
Continental Cavity Walls Are [Sometimes] Different
Author Ir. G. PEERS Brussels Abstract Cavity walls are very popular in the northwestern part of Europe and are commonly considered the answer to the rain penetration problem of unprotected […]