A Non-Linear Finite Element Model for Reinforced Masonry Structures
Author G. MOUNAJED and J.D. MERLET Centre Scientifique et Technique du Batiment, France Abstract This paper deals with reinforced masonry structures of hollow units with reinforcement embedded in the horizontal […]
Further Data on the Screw Pull-out Test for the In-situ Measurement of the Strength of Some Masonry Materials
Author W A Ferguson Building Research Establishment Abstract The screw pull-out test has been developed to provide a simple and inexpensive method of assessing the quality of building mortar and […]
Numerical Evaluation of Bond Tests on Masonry
Author ROB VAN DER PLUIJM TNO Building and Construction Research/Eindhoven University of Technology Abstract Numerical evaluations of flexural and tensile bond tests are presented. An important conclusion is that cross-couplet […]
Controlled Humidity/Salt Dose Tests for the Estimation of the Durability of Masonry Ties
Author I.S. COLE, A. BRADBURY and W. GANTHER CS1RO Division of Building, Construction and Engineering, Australia Abstract Two constant humidity/salt dose tests are performed on metal ties embedded in mortar […]
Experimental Research to Characterise Masonry Materials
Author LUIGIA BINDA, CLAUDIA TIRABOSCHI and SILVIA ABBANEO Politechnico di Milano, Italy Abstract In the last decade or so the characterization of masonry materials by mechanical tests has been much […]
Properties of Some Clay Bricks Under Varying Loading Conditions
Author A.T.VERMELTFOORT University of Technology Eindhoven Abstract The design of loadbearing masonry structures requires a detailed knowledge of the mechanical properties of the bricks for the project under consideration. Loadbearing […]
A Design Procedure for Cavity and Veneer Wall Ties
Author A.W. PAGE, J. KAUTTO, P.W. KLEEMAN The University of Newcastle, NSW Abstract Wall ties are an essential component of cavity or veneer walls. The behaviour of these walls is […]
Tests of Swedish Masonry
Author LARS SENTLER Lund University Abstract Strength characteristics have been determined for Swedish masonry based on CEN standards to meet Eurocode 6 requirements. Tests include compressive andflexural tests parallel and […]
Thermal Transmission Properties of Australian Clay Bricks
Author STEPHEN ZSEMBERY*, ROBIN E. CLARKE** and TOM MCNEILLY*** *Brick &. Mortar Research Laboratory, **CSIRO, Division of Building, Construction and Engineering ***Consultant Architect Abstract The relationship between thermal conductivity and […]
Testing of Water Repellent Treatments for Masonry
Author A.W. STUPART BRE Scottish Laboratory Abstract Since the early 1980s there has been mounting concern at the number of reported cases of rain penetration, particularly of insulated cavity walls. […]
The Role of Mortar Workability (Cohesivity) in the Rain Penetration of Masonry
Author G.K. BOWLER*, P.J. JACKSON** and M.G. MONK*** * Hanson Brick, ** Sampling and Scientific Services, *** Blue Circle Cement Abstract The incidence of water penetration of masonry subject to […]
The Measurement of Mortar Workability
Author G.K. BOWLER*, P.J. JACKSON** and M.G. MONK*** * Hanson Brick, ** Sampling and Scientific Services, *** Blue Circle Cement Abstract Workability is assessed by two Cohesivity Indices which use […]