- Mechanical properties of brick masonry with different types of bonds
- C. Cuadra ; T. Taguchi
- Book Title / Journal: 2nd European Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, Istanbul, Turkey
- Year: 2014 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Studies on the in-plane shear response of confined masonry shear walls
- T. Janaraj
- Book Title / Journal: PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Year: 2014 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
- Description
- The prime aim of this research project is to evaluate the performance of confined masonry walls under in-plane shear with a view to contributing to the national masonry design standard through a set of design clauses. This aim stems from the criticisms of the current provisions of the in-plane shear capacity equations in the Australian Masonry Standard AS3700 (2011) being highly non-conservative. This PhD thesis is an attempt to address this gap in the knowledge through systematic investigation of the key parameters that affects the in-plane shear strength of the masonry walls through laboratory experiments and extensive finite element analyses.
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- Development of thin layer mortared concrete masonry
- J. Thamboo
- Book Title / Journal: PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Year: 2014 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
- Description
- The thin layer mortared concrete masonry is an emerging construction system. Therefore,
there exists a need for data on the response of this form of masonry construction subject to
various states of stress so that thin layer mortared masonry could be practiced as a legitimate
structural system. This PhD aims at developing datasets for thin layer mortared concrete
masonry through systematic experimental and numerical studies.
A range of concrete units (Solid, full size hollow and half scale) with varying dimensions and
sizes have been used to construct thin layer mortared concrete masonry specimens to truly
reflect the field practices. A micro finite element model incorporating the contact surfaces
between the units and mortar layers has been used to link the data from specimens of
different constructs...
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- Deformation capacity of unreinforced masonry walls subjected to in-plane loading: a state-of-the-art review
- A.H. Salmanpour ; N. Mojsilovic ; J. Schwartz
- Book Title / Journal: International Journal of Advanced Structural Engineering
- Year: 2013 , Volume: 5 , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
- Keywords: Deformation capacity ; Shear test ; Macro-element ; Structural masonry
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- The behavior of single span stone masonry skew arches.
- V. Sarhosis ; D.V. Oliveira ; J. Lemos ; Y. Sheng ; P.B. Lourenço
- Book Title / Journal: ARCH’13 – 7th International Conference on Arch Bridges, Split, Croatia,
- Year: 2013 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
- Description
- The work reported in this paper summarises the development and results
obtained from a 3D computational model, using the distinct element software 3DEC, that
was used to investigate the effect of the angle of skew on the load carrying capacity of
sixteen different single span stone masonry arches. The variables investigated in the
research were the arch span, the span : rise ratio and the skew angle. In order to gain an
understanding of the behaviour of the arches, no attempts were made to model the effects of
fill, spandrel walls or any other construction details. For each model, a full width vertical
line load was applied incrementally to the extrados at quarter span until collapse. At each
load increment the predicted crack development and vertical deflection profile was
recorded. The results are compared with similar “square” (or regular) arches in order to
identify the influence of skew on the behaviour of the arches.
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- Influence of the mechanical properties of lime mortar on the strength of brick masonry
- A. Costigan ; S. Pavía
- Book Title / Journal: Jan Valek, John J. Hughes and Caspar J. W. P. Groot, (Eds.), RILEM bookseries, Historic Mortars: Characterisation, Assessment and Repair, Springer New York,
- Year: 2013 , Volume: 7 , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
- Description
- This paper aims at improving the quality of lime mortar masonry by
understanding the mechanics of mortars and masonry and their interaction. It
investigates how the mortar’s compressive and flexural strengths impact the
compressive and bond strength of clay brick masonry bound with calcium lime
(CL) and natural hydraulic lime (NHL) mortars. It concludes that the strength of
the bond has a greater impact on the compressive strength of masonry than the
mortar’s strength. The masonry compressive strength increased proportionally to
the strength of the bond up to 6 months. A regression analysis, giving a second
order equation with coefficient of determination (R2
) of 0.918, demonstrates a
strong and predictable relationship between bond strength and masonry
compressive strength. It was noted that CL90s mortar masonry reaching a high
bond value was stronger than that built with a stronger mortar but displaying a
poorer bond. Finally, the mechanics of lime mortars and their masonry are similar.
The predominantly elastic behaviour of the mortars of higher hydraulic strength
compares well with the elastic and brittle behaviour of their masonry, with either
little (NHL2) or non-existent plasticity (NHL3.5 and 5); in contrast, the CL90
mortar and masonry exhibit a plastic behaviour.
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- Modeling of FRP-strengthened infill masonry structures
- D. Lunn ; S.H. Rizkalla ; T. Udea
- Proceedings of the 6th International Composites Conference (ACUN6), Melbourne, Australia, pages 153-159.
- Book Title / Journal:
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Life cycle assessment of masonry wall types using simulation technique
- D. Ucer
- M.Sc Thesis, the Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences of Middle East Technical University
- Book Title / Journal:
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- In-plane shear and out-of-plane bending capacity interaction in brick masonry walls
- R. Mahmoud ; M.A. Najafgholipour
- The 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper No. 0923
- Book Title / Journal:
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Shear tests on rubble stone masonry panels - diagonal compression tests
- J. Milosevic ; R. Bento ; A.S. Gago ; M. Lopes
- The 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper No. 1190
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- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Experimental data analysis for mechanical modelling of existing brick masonry structures
- F. Parisi ; N. Augenti
- The 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper No. 2898
- Book Title / Journal:
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Determination of mechanical properties of the Kathmandu World Heritage brick masonry buildings
- H.R. Parajuli
- The 15th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal, Paper No. 3139
- Book Title / Journal:
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Masonry engineering in Canada past, current, and future developments
- R. Drysdale ;
- Book Title / Journal: 15th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Florianópolis, Brazil
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Masonry engineering in the United States of America past development, current overview, future improvements
- R.E. Klingner ;
- Book Title / Journal: 15th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Florianópolis, Brazil
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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- Masonry engineering in Australia past development, current overview, future improvements
- A. Page ;
- Book Title / Journal: 15th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Florianópolis, Brazil
- Year: 2012 , Volume: , Series:
- Structure types ; Masonry Structures
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