Compressive Strength Evaluation of Mortarless Interlocking Masonry
Author R. PAVE (1) and H.C. UZOEGBO FIMS (2) (1) Postgraduate Research Student (2) Associate Professor of Structural Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa Abstract The compression strength […]
Structural Assessment of the 16th Century Coastal Watchtowers in the Defense System of the Pontifical State
Author R. CACCIOTTI (1) and P.B. LOURENÇO (2) (1) MSc, ISISE, Univ. of Minho, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Portugal, E-mail: cacciottiriccardo@hotmail.com (2) Full Professor, ISISE, Univ. of Minho, Dept. of […]
Investigation on a Vertical Connection for Prefabricated Structural Ceramic Panels
Author REGINALDO DE MATOS MANZANO (1), HUMBERTO RAMOS ROMAN (2) and LUIS ALBERTO GÓMEZ (3) (1) PhD student on the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, […]
Numerical Analysis of Grouted Blockwork Walls in Axial Compression
Author L.T. SOH (1), P. MORRIS (2), P. DUX (3), P. MULLINS (4) (1) School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland, Qld 4072. Ph: +61 7 33653520 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting +61 7 […]
The Development of Masonry Reinforced by Bond Beams and Bond Columns to Resist Lateral Load
Author G.J. EDGELL (1); A. BEST (2) (1) PhD, Director, Lucideon Limited (formerly Ceram), geoff.edgell@lucideon.com (2) Group Director, Buro Happold, andrew.best@burohappold.com Abstract In 2009 the Design Guide for Masonry Reinforced […]
Clay Brickwork and its Potential Contribution to Sustainable Infrastructure
Author STEPHEN GARRITY School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, UK (s.w.garrity@leeds.ac.uk) Abstract As we strive to achieve more sustainable forms of construction, factors such as the thermal mass of […]
Shear Strength Capacity of Unreinforced Masonry Walls, Assuming Failure in Diagonal Cracking. Part 1: Rectangular Sections
Author R. POPESCU (1), G. POPESCU (2) (1) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist Degree, Checking Eng. in Structural Design: A1, A3, E (2) Research & Design Diplomat Eng. Ist […]
Insights of Experimental Studies on the Load Carrying Capacity of Masonry Under Eccentric Loading
Author S.I. KOLTSIDA(1), A.K. TOMOR(2) and C.A. BOOTH(3) (1) Doctoral researcher, Construction and Property Research Centre, University of the West of England, Bristol, BS16 1QY, Iris.Koltsida@uwe.ac.uk (2) Senior Lecturer, Construction […]
Investigation of the Use of Bedding Mortar as a Filling Material in Clay Blockwork
Author: Nascimento Marcio Rogério (1), Leite. Francisco Cláudio Morato (2), Gómez. Luis Alberto (3)and Roman. Humberto Ramos (4) (1) MSc, Doctoral student, Federal University of Santa Catarina State, Civil Engineering […]
Comparative Analysis of Cement-Sand and Cement-Sand-Khaka (Stone Dust) Mortar Shear Wall Brick Masonry Materials
Author: A.H. ALSUWWI (1), M. HASSAN (1), J. AWWAD (1) and N. AHMAD (2)* A.H. ALSUWWI (1), M. HASSAN (1), J. AWWAD (1) and N. AHMAD (2)* (1) Senior UG […]
A Measure for the Dynamic Thermal Performance of Walling Systems Incorporating the Combined Effect of Thermal Mass and Thermal Resistance
Author: DARIUSZ ALTERMAN (1), ADRIAN W. PAGE (2), TREVOR MOFFIET (3), BEHDAD MOGHTADERI (4)(1) Dr, The University of Newcastle, Priority Research Centre For Energy, Australia, dariusz.alterman@newcastle.edu.au (2) Professor Emeritus, The […]
Force-Displacement Response of Unreinforced Masonry Walls to Seismic Design
Author: SARA PETRY (1) and KATRIN BEYER (2) (1) PhD student, Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics Laboratory (EESD), School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), École Polytechnique Fédérale de […]