The Influence of Curing Conditions on Shrinkage and Compressive Strength of LWA Concrete Masonry Units
Author T. KVANDE* and T. CONRAD]** * Norwegian Building Research Institute **AS Ing. Gunnar M. Backe, Norway Abstract In order to reduce the risk of cracking in masonry, it is […]
Strength Assessment of Masonry Arch Retrofitted Using Composite Reinforcements
Author PAOLO FORABOSCHT University Institute of Architecture, Venice, Italy Abstract This paper deals with masonry arches strengthened with unidirectional Fibre-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) laminates or fabric strips, epoxy-bonded to the extrados […]
Stiffness Degradation of Brick Masonry Under Cyclic Compressive Loading
Author MILAD M ALSHEBANI* and S N SINHA** * Al-Fateh University, Tripoli ** Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Abstract Experimental investigations were conducted on forty two specimens of half-scale sand […]
The Application of Cellular Automata in Modelling Laterally Loaded Masonry Panel Boundary Effects
Author G.C. ZHOU, M.Y. RAFIQ, G. BUGMANN and D.J. EASTERBROOK School of Civil and Structural Engineering University of Plymouth Abstract In this paper the Cellular Automata (CA) technique is used […]
The Influence of Rendering (Plastering) on the Flexural Bond Strength of Brick Masonry
Author Dr. K. RAMAMURTHY* and R. RADHAKRISHNAN** * Associate Professor, Building Technology and Construction Management Division, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036, India ** Senior Lecturer […]
The No-tension Model for the Analysis of Masonry-like Structures Strengthened by Fibre-reinforced Polymers
Author A. BARATTA and 0. CORBI Dept. “Scienza delle Costruzioni”, University of Naples “Federico It” Abstract In the paper the basic principles for the analysis of structures made from NRT […]
Analysis of Brickwork Wall Panels Subjected to Lateral Loading Using Correctors
Author MY. RAFIQ, G.C. ZHOU and D.J. EASTERBROOK School of Civil and Structural Engineering University of Plymouth mrafio@plymouth.ac.uk Abstract This paper introduces a new concept of a stiffness/strength corrector to […]
Masonry Domes Strengthened with Fibre Reinforced Polymeric Composite Materials (FRP)
Author M. NART Dipartimento di Costruzione dell’Architettura Ististuto Universitario di Architetfura di Venezia Abstract This paper aims at developing an analytical model for the repair or upgrading of masonry domes […]
Mechanical Characteristics of Virgin and Strengthened Old Brick Masonry – Experimental Research
Author S. KOSMAS and I. CHRISTOS Civil Engineering Department, Aristotle University ofThessaloniki, Greece Abstract The results of an experimental programme concerning the determination of the mechanical characteristics of virgin and […]
A Limit Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Failing Under Flood Water Pressures
Author I. KELMAN* and R. SPENCE The Martin Centre, University of Cambridge * Corresponding author: fax +44-1223-331701, email ik227@cam.ac.uk Abstract This paper defines, and offers a solution to, the general […]
Performance Based Studies of In-plane Loaded Unreinforced Masonry Walls
Author V. BOSILJKOV, Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute, Slovenia; A. PAGE, University of Newcastle, School of Engineering, Australia; V. BOKAN-BOSILJKOV and R. ZARNIC,University of Ljubljana, Faculty for Civil […]
Strength Characteristics and Structural Design Methods for Compressed Earth Block Walls
Author ASOKA PERERA1, CHINTHA JAYASINGHE2 /. Senior Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 2. Senior Lecturer, Division of Civil Engineering Technology, Institute of Technology, University of […]