Dynamic Analysis of a Spanish Masonry Bell Tower
Author A AZORÍN(1), S IVORRA(2) and F J PALLARÉS(3) (1) Ph.D Student, Technical University of Valencia (2) Department of Continuous Media and Theory of Structures, Technical University of Valencia (3) […]
Experimental Investigations on Mortar-Block Shear Bond Strength and Masonry Compressive Strength
Author CH V UDAY VYAS(1) and B V VENKATARAMA REDDY(2) (1) Research Scholar, Dept., of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560012, India (2) Associate Professor, Dept., of Civil […]
Comparing New Zealand’s Unreinforced Masonry Details with those of Other Seismically Active Countries
Author A P RUSSELL(1), J M INGHAM(1) and M C GRIFFITH(2) (1) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Auckland (2) Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of […]
On the Analysis of Regular Masonry Walls
Author A Baratta and I Corbi Department of Structural Engineering, University of Naples, Naples, Italy Abstract In this paper in order to study the behaviour of a masonry wall, the […]
Scratching Test for Compressive Strength Determination : Method and Preliminary Results on Historical Mortars
Author L VAN PARYS, F DAGRAIN, T DESCAMPS and C COUDYZER Polytechnic Faculty of Mons, Department of Civil Engineering & Department of Mining Engineering Rue de Houdain 9 – 7000 […]
Seismic Evaluation of a Heritage Brick Masonry School Building
Author A AHMAD(1), K MOIN(2) and M QAMARUDDIN(3) (1) Lecturer, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-110025, India (2) Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia, New […]
Towards a New Theory for Masonry Vaults Assessment
Author A BARATTA and O CORBI Department of Structural Engineering, University of Naples, Naples, Italy Abstract In this paper a basic approach for dealing with masonry vault analysis is outlined. […]
Poisson Behaviour of Bedding Mortar Under Multiaxial Stress State
Author G MOHAMAD(1), P B LOURENCO(2) and H R ROMAN(3) (1) PhD Student of Civil Engineering department of Minho University, CAPES-MEC-UNIVALI-UNESC, Azurém- Postal Code: 4800-058, Guimarães-Portugal (2) Associate Professor- Civil […]
Uniqueness Study to Update FEA Models of Laterally Loaded Masonry Panels by Genetic Algorithm
Author C SUI (1), M Y RAFIQ (1), D EASTERBROOK (1), G BUGMANN (1) and G ZHOU (2) (1) University of Plymouth, UK (2) Harbin University of Technology (HIT), China […]
In-Plane Cyclic Behaviour of Load Bearing Masonry Walls
Author F da PORTO, M GRENDENE, F MOSELE and C MODENA Dept. of Structural and Transportation Eng., University of Padova, Italy Abstract An extensive experimental research programme aimed at defining […]
Sensitivity Analysis of the Mortar-Aggregate Ratio Procedure
Author J H GREENWALD(1) and J FARNY(2) (1) P.E., National Concrete Masonry Association; (2) Portland Cement Association Abstract Quality control and quality assurance for field mortar is often misunderstood and, […]
An Investigation into Numerical Model Updating of Masonry Panels Subjected to Lateral Load
Author C SUI (1), M Y RAFIQ (1), D EASTERBROOK (1), G BUGMANN (1) and G ZHOU (2) (1) University of Plymouth, UK (2)HarbinUniversityof Technology (HIT), China Abstract The nature […]