Retrofitting of unreinforced masonry structures and considerations for heritage-sensitive constructions
F Yavartanoo, THK Kang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Masonry is one of the oldest fundamental materials used in construction. Structures made by
masonry materials without reinforcement, however, routinely exhibit poor performance when …
masonry materials without reinforcement, however, routinely exhibit poor performance when …
[HTML][HTML] Nonlinear numerical assessments for the in-plane response of historic masonry walls
This study examines the in-plane cyclic response of historic masonry elements using a micro
modelling approach that incorporates damage-plasticity and surface-based cohesive …
modelling approach that incorporates damage-plasticity and surface-based cohesive …
Shear response of partially-grouted reinforced masonry walls with a central opening: Testing and detailed micro-modelling
S Calderón, C Sandoval, O Arnau - Materials & Design, 2017 - Elsevier
Openings can have a significant effect on the seismic response of partially grouted
reinforced masonry (PG-RM) walls. Despite this, very few investigations have been carried …
reinforced masonry (PG-RM) walls. Despite this, very few investigations have been carried …
Experimental characterization and detailed micro-modeling of multi-perforated clay brick masonry structural response
C Sandoval, O Arnau - Materials and Structures, 2017 - Springer
Aiming towards a better understanding of the structural response presented by multi-
perforated clay brick masonry, this paper presents the results of an experimental program …
perforated clay brick masonry, this paper presents the results of an experimental program …
Characterisation of thin layer polymer cement mortared concrete masonry bond
JA Thamboo, M Dhanasekar - Construction and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Masonry bond is affected by many parameters such as the type of mortar used, the
techniques of dispersion of mortar and the surface texture of the concrete blocks …
techniques of dispersion of mortar and the surface texture of the concrete blocks …
Frictional cohesive zone model for quasi-brittle fracture: Mixed-mode and coupling between cohesive and frictional behaviors
In this study, a general frictional cohesive zone model (FCZM) dedicated to quasi-brittle
fracture is proposed to describe the mechanical response of an interface under combined …
fracture is proposed to describe the mechanical response of an interface under combined …
Material characterisation of thin layer mortared clay masonry
JA Thamboo - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Although thin layer mortared (TLM) masonry has potential economic benefits over
conventional masonry construction, the lack of understanding on material and structural …
conventional masonry construction, the lack of understanding on material and structural …
Behaviour characterization and rehabilitation of adobe construction
Earth construction is one of the oldest and most widespread construction system. Around
30% of world population lives in earth buildings. About 50% of population in developing …
30% of world population lives in earth buildings. About 50% of population in developing …
Experimental and numerical assessment of the shear behaviour of lime mortar clay brick masonry triplets
DV Bompa, AY Elghazouli - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigates the fundamental shear response of masonry triplets incorporating
fired-clay bricks and hydraulic lime mortars. It examines the behaviour under ambient-dry …
fired-clay bricks and hydraulic lime mortars. It examines the behaviour under ambient-dry …
Mechanical characterization of masonry walls with flat-jack tests
The results from an experimental campaign on old masonry buildings from Lisbon are
presented and discussed. The tests aim at the evaluation of the masonry deformability …
presented and discussed. The tests aim at the evaluation of the masonry deformability …