This paper presents the results of a study on the out-of-plane seismic behavior of confined masonry walls. The former was determined using the unidirectional strut method and the latter using a plastic analysis. Analytical strengths of confined walls are determined using this method. Simulation more...
A series of nonlinear static analyses in parametric form has been performed using a wide range of effective factors on confined masonry walls with or without opening. The new close form solution is determined based on predicted results using interface elements for modeling of mortar joints. Consequ more...
This chapter does not apply to the alteration of existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire safety systems. In structural engineering, most problems can be modeled with one-dimensional line elements, or two-dimensional plate or shell elements, and result in reasonably accurate solutions. Make more...
We never see a cement walk, wall or slab. Why are so many buildings invariably built of masonry? No other material leaves as lasting an impression of strength, quality and substance as that conveyed by brick, block and stone. Stucco is a material made of an aggregate, a binder, and water which is a more...
Nonlinear time history analyses are performed on the validated single degree of freedom models of two unreinforced masonry walls. Evaluation of seismic displacement demand for unreinforced masonry shear walls. Print chapters, sections, and subsections for frequently used code. The purpose of t more...
It is necessary for the pore size of the brick material to be greater than 0.05 mm for a mechanical bond to be formed, and also for the cement to be properly hydrated behind the ettringite layer, despite the withdrawal of some of the water by suction from the brick. Shear Strength Criteria and Re more...
The use of materials such as bricks and stones can increase the thermal mass of a building. Masonry is very heat resistant and thus provides good fire protection. Masonry walls are more resistant to projectiles, such as debris from hurricanes or tornados. The results show soil-structure interactio more...
Because an allowance is made for 10mm wide mortar joints, the actual size is 390mm x 190mm x 190mm. Bricks are generally made to a traditional size – 230mm long, 110mm wide and 76mm high. The joints should have sufficient width so that they allow for the bricks to expand freely. The key differenc more...