The Design of Unreinforced Brickwork Panels with Openings under Lateral Pressure
Author RONALDO BASTOS DUARTE Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/Brazil Abstract An investigation into the design of laterally loaded unreinforced brickwork panels with window openings is presented. Predicted pressures […]
The Potential Shrinkage of Mortars: Effects of Sand Characteristics
Author A.YOOL AND T.P.LEES. Green Land Reclamation Limited (Now at Kingston University) Abstract A novel rig has been developed to assess the shrinkage behaviour of building mortars. The rig induces […]
Experimental and Analytical Evaluation of the Seismic Resistant Behavior of Masonry Walls
Author MARIANELA LAFUENTE, ENRIQUE CASTILLA AND CARLOS GENATIOS IMME, Universidad Central de Venezuela. Abstract The main results of an analytical and experimental study are presented. Experimental evidence leads to recommendations […]
Laboratory Impact Testing of Free Standing Masonry Walls
Author M. GILBERT*, B. HOBBS**, T.C.K. MOLYNEAUX***, C. MELBOURNE****, A.J. WATSON* *The University of Sheffield, **The University of Teesside, ***The University of Liverpool, ****The University of Salford Abstract A novel […]
Properties of Mortar for Aircrete Blockwork: Large Scale Panel Tests
Author STEPHEN L. GARVIN, MARK C. PHILLIPSON AND IAN H. MURRAY Building Research Establishment, Scottish Laboratory Abstract A programme to assess the suitability of the.BRE general use mortar (GUM) for […]
Measurement of Stress in Sandstone Blockwork Using Flat Jacks
Author R.C.DE VEKEY and J.S. SKANDAMOORTHY Building Research Establishment Abstract The flat jack is a flat flexible envelope which is filled with hydraulic fluid and can be pressurised using a […]
The Effect of Age on the Deformation of Masonry
Author *J.J.BROOKS, **C.S.ABDULLAH, **+J.P.FORTH AND ***P.R.BINGEL, * University of Leeds ** Universiti Tecknologi Malaysia *** Leeds Metropolitan University Abstract Modulus of elasticity and creep test data are presented for masonry […]
Numerical Study of Failure Initiation in Different Joint Shear Tests
Author J.R.RIDDINGTON, K.H.FONG AND P.JUKES University of Sussex Abstract A numerical study of six test methods that have been used to measure masonry joint shear strength indicates that, of these, […]
On the Use of Homogenisation Techniques for the Analysis of Masonry Structures
Author PAULO B. LOURENCO AND JAN G. ROTS Delft University of Technology Abstract A lot of effort is currently being put into research on homogenisation techniques for the analysis of […]
Analysis of Thin Composite Masonry Vaults
Author ROBERTO CAPOZUCCA Research Associate l.S.T.C, University of Ancona Abstract Masonry vaults can be of the gravity type, where equilibrium is ensured by the mutual thrust between stone or brickwork […]
Investigation into Causes of Persistent Efflorescence on Masonry
Author G.K.BOWLER* and N.B.WINTER** * Hanson Brick Limited** W.H.D. Microanalysis Consultants Limited Abstract Efflorescence was traditionally regarded as temporary. In the last 15 years or so persistent grey white deposits […]
The Use of Light Woven Reinforcement for Crack Control
Author G.J.EDGELL CERAM Building Technology Abstract Bed joint reinforcement in designed applications may be used to enhance the wind load resistance of a panel or to provide support over an […]