ABSTRACT

Brick and Block Masonry - Trends, Innovations and Challenges contains the lectures and regular papers presented at the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016).

In an ever-changing world, in which innovations are rapidly implemented but soon surpassed, the challenge for masonry, the oldest and most traditional building material, is that it can address the increasingly pressing requirements of quality of living, safety, and sustainability. This abstracts volume and full paper USB device, focusing on challenges, innovations, trends and ideas related to masonry, in both research and building practice, will proof to be a valuable source of information for researchers and practitioners, masonry industries and building management authorities, construction professionals and educators.

part |54 pages

Keynotes

part |300 pages

Analysis of masonry structures

chapter |8 pages

Closed form homogenization model for masonry in-plane loaded

ByE. Bertolesi, G. Milani

chapter |8 pages

Rocking resonance of a rigid free standing block

ByC. Casapulla

chapter |10 pages

The relevance of frictional resistances in out-of-plane mechanisms of block masonry structures

ByC. Casapulla, L.U. Argiento, F. da Porto, D. Bonaldo

chapter |8 pages

Dynamic identification analysis for the FE model updating of masonry buildings

ByS. Churilov, K. Milkova, E. Dumova-Jovanoska

chapter |8 pages

Strength reduction factor for out-of-plane failure mechanisms of masonry walls

ByS. Coccia, F. Di Carlo, S. Imperatore

chapter |10 pages

Strength of cracked masonry buttresses under horizontal loads

ByS. Coccia, F. Di Carlo, G. Forino

chapter |6 pages

Cross curves of stability for drystone retaining wall design

ByA.S. Colas, D. Garnier, J.C. Morel, T. Ciblac, C. O'Neill

chapter |8 pages

A study of masonry walls by boundary element formulation using homogenization procedure

ByLuttgardes de Oliveira Neto, Felipe B. Mangueira, Mark John Masia

chapter |8 pages

Discrete modelling of masonry structures under dynamic loading

ByR. Dimitri, G. Zavarise

chapter |8 pages

Quasi-static cyclic testing of partially grouted masonry walls with openings—preliminary results

ByE.S. Fortes, M.R. Silva, G.A. Parsekian, F.S. Fonseca, N.G. Shrive

chapter |8 pages

Finite element modelling of a hybrid unreinforced masonry-reinforced concrete wall

ByF. Frederickx, B. Vandoren, H. Degée

chapter |8 pages

Seismic assessment of stone masonry using distinct element method

ByB. Lipo, Al. Genoese, An. Genoese, G. de Felice

chapter |10 pages

Nonlinear macroelement modelling of experimental tests on masonry buildings with rigid diaphragms

ByM. Mandirola, A. Galasco, A. Penna, G. Magenes

chapter |8 pages

Seismic assessment of innovative AAC masonry solutions

ByA. Penna, G. Magenes, A. Rosti, M. Mandirola, M. Rota

chapter |10 pages

Analysis of reinforced masonry structures: Equivalent frame approach with Force-Based Elements

ByM. Peruch, E. Spacone, P.B. Shing

chapter |6 pages

Modelling crushing failure in 3d limit analysis of masonry block structures by mathematical programming

ByF. Portioli, L. Cascini, C. Casapulla, R. Landolfo

chapter |8 pages

Modelling the mechanical behaviour of vegetable fiber reinforced concrete blocks

ByM.A. Ramalho, A. Taliercio

chapter |8 pages

Effect of pier-spandrel geometry on the in-plane response of masonry structures

ByS. Saloustros, L. Pelà, M. Cervera, P. Roca, D. D'Ayala

part |96 pages

Bond of composites to masonry

chapter |8 pages

Bond characteristics of fibre reinforced mortar in masonry using image analysis

ByDariusz Alterman, Adrian W. Page, Jan Kubica

chapter |8 pages

On site composites-to-masonry bond evaluation in presence of rising damp and salt crystallization

ByG. Cardani, L. Binda, M.R. Valluzzi, P. Girardello, M. Panizza, E. Garbin, P. Casadei

chapter |8 pages

In situ pull-out tests of steel and GFRP injected anchors in masonry walls

ByF. Ceroni, R. Cuzzilla, M.R. Pecce

chapter |6 pages

Experimental characterization of mortar-based reinforcements with carbon fabrics

ByS. De Santis, F. Roscini, G. de Felice

chapter |8 pages

On the mechanical behaviour of anchored CFRP-to-masonry reinforcements

ByM. Fagone, G. Ranocchiai

chapter |8 pages

Testing of bond solutions for UHTS steel strand composites applied to extruded bricks

ByE. Garbin, M. Panizza, A. Kwiecień, B. Zając, F. Nardon, M.R. Valluzzi

chapter |8 pages

Long-term environmental effects on FRP-masonry bond

ByW. Lucas, P. Visintin, M.C. Griffith

chapter |6 pages

Durability of FRP-strengthening masonry bricks under hygrothermal conditions

ByH. Maljaee, B. Ghiassi, P.B. Lourenço, D.V. Oliveira

chapter |8 pages

Bond behaviour between textile and mortar for masonry strengthening

ByD. Saenger, W. Brameshuber

chapter |8 pages

A study of the debonding mechanism in steel and basalt FRCM-masonry joints

ByM. Santandrea, I.A.O. Imohamed, C. Carloni, C. Mazzotti, S. De Miranda, F. Ubertini

chapter |12 pages

Study on local effects of aggressive environmental conditions on masonry strengthened with FRCM

ByC. Tedeschi, S. Perego, M.R. Valluzzi

part |144 pages

Building physics and durability

chapter |8 pages

How to recognize the impact of masonry components on housing thermal performance

ByDariusz Alterman, Adrian W. Page, Congcong Zhang, Behdad Moghtaderi

chapter |6 pages

The importance of internal thermal mass to the thermal performance of housing

ByDariusz Alterman, Adrian W. Page, Congcong Zhang, Behdad Moghtaderi

chapter |8 pages

Methodology for the detection and quantification of the moisture content in ceramic masonry structures

ByL.D. Domenech, G.P. Cetrangolo, G. Moltini, A.A. Morquio

chapter |4 pages

Creating comfortable conditions in buildings

ByG.J. Edgell

chapter |8 pages

Probabilistic modelling of the damage induced by salt crystallization in fiber reinforced clay brick masonry

ByE. Garavaglia, C. Tedeschi, S. Perego, M.R. Valluzzi

chapter |8 pages

Influence of the salt crystallization in the durability of granites used in vernacular masonry buildings

ByM.L. Martins, G. Vasconcelos, P.B. Lourenço, C. Palha

chapter |8 pages

Innovative masonry elements with thermal performance

ByC.L. Matei

chapter |8 pages

Freeze-thaw durability of cement-lime-sand mortars

ByA.S. Smith

chapter |8 pages

Influence of enclosure masonry walls on energy consumption of buildings

ByH. Sousa, R. Sousa, L. Sousa

chapter |6 pages

Influence of nitrates salts on chosen properties of ceramic brick

ByT. Stryszewska

chapter |6 pages

Experimental investigation of thermal insulation properties of Semi Interlocking Masonry (SIM) Walls

ByY. Totoev, R. Forghani, S. Kanjanabootra, D. Alterman

chapter |6 pages

Efflorescence formation on external masonry walls—a long-term exposure study

ByM. Wesołowska, A. Kaczmarek

chapter |8 pages

Influence of selected mortars on the integrity of facing walls

ByM. Wesołowska

part |76 pages

Case studies

chapter |12 pages

Critical issues in the assesment of seismic vulnerability of historical masonry buildings: A study case

ByB. Calderoni, E.A. Cordasco, G. Pacella, V. Onotri

chapter |8 pages

BIM schema for masonry units and walls

ByT.R. Gentry, S. Sharif, A. Cavieres, David Biggs

chapter |8 pages

Indicators of the design for producing non-loadbearing masonry

ByA.C. Lordsleem Jr., V. Silva

chapter |8 pages

Structural characterization and performance assessment of the Villa d'Este Palace in Tivoli

ByA. Marra, D. Brigante, C. Rainieri, G. Fabbrocino

chapter |4 pages

The untold story of the masonry industry in the United States

ByJohn G. Tawresey

part |44 pages

Codes & standards

chapter |8 pages

Analysis of Nationally Determined Parameters of EN 1996-1-1

ByC-A. Graubner, B. Koob

chapter |6 pages

Next generation of Eurocode 8, masonry chapter

ByS. Lu, K. Beyer, V. Bosiljkov, C. Butenweg, D. D'Ayala, H. Degee, M. Gams, J. Klouda, S. Lagomarsino, A. Penna, N. Mojsilovic, F. da Porto, L. Sorrentino, E. Vintzileou

chapter |8 pages

The role of a systematic analysis of building codes to support an assessment methodology for built heritage

ByC. Ornelas, J.M. Guedes, I. Breda-Vázquez

chapter |6 pages

Adoption and implementation of Eurocode 6 in Sri Lanka context

ByJ.A. Thamboo

part |90 pages

Conservation of historic buildings

chapter |10 pages

Experimental analysis of masonry ring beams reinforced with composite materials

ByA. Borri, R. Sisti, M. Corradi, A. Giannantoni

chapter |10 pages

Seismic vulnerability of "ancient" masonry buildings and strengthening intervention strategies

ByB. Calderoni, A. Prota, E.A. Cordasco, A. Sandoli

chapter |8 pages

Origin and transformation of the Portico Lungo in Carpi: Analysing the brickwork façade

ByC. Di Biase, L. Balboni, P. Corradini

chapter |8 pages

Experimental studies of brick masonry in the Auschwitz II—Birkenau former death camp buildings

ByP. Matysek, T. Stryszewska, S. Kańka

chapter |10 pages

Seismic strengthening of a theatre masonry building by using active FRP wires

ByF. Micelli, A. Cascardi, M. Marsano

chapter |10 pages

Knowledge-based data warehouse of interventions for the protection of masonry historical heritage

ByM.R. Valluzzi, F. da Porto, G. Giacometti, F. Lorenzoni, C. Modena

part |76 pages

Earthen constructions

chapter |8 pages

Mechanical testing in adobe bricks and earthen mortar from the archaeological complex of Huaca de la Luna in Perú

ByR. Aguilar, M. Montesinos, E. Ramírez, S. Uceda, R. Morales

chapter |6 pages

Geomatics' procedures and dynamic identification for the structural survey of the church of 'San Juan Bautista de Huaro' in Perú

ByR. Aguilar, M.F. Noel, C. Briceño, D. Arce, B. Castañeda, L.F. Ramos

chapter |8 pages

Adobe in Sardinia. Static and dynamic behaviour of the earthen material and of adobe constructions

ByD. Asprone, F. Parisi, A. Prota, L. Fenu, V. Colasanti

chapter |6 pages

Recycled-plastic reinforced earthen masonry prototype for tornado-resistant dwellings

ByM.C. Cuéllar-Azcárate, F. Matta

chapter |8 pages

Assessment of the seismic vulnerability of traditional Bhutanese buildings

ByT. Ilharco, A.A. Costa, J.M. Guedes, B. Quelhas da Silva, V. Lopes, J.L. Vasconcelos, G. Vasconcelos

chapter |6 pages

Bonding capacity of jute fabric reinforcements of earthen structural elements. An experimental analysis

ByF. Loccarini, M. Fagone, G. Ranocchiai, J.A. García Manrique, J.R. Ruiz Checa

chapter |8 pages

Modern earth construction techniques—an overview

ByD. Maskell, B.V.V. Reddy, P. Walker, A. Heath

chapter |8 pages

Calibration of partial safety factors for Earth Block Masonry under compression loading

ByP. Müller, L. Miccoli, P. Fontana, C. Ziegert

chapter |8 pages

Mechanical performance of compressed earth block masonry using granitic residual soils

ByD.V. Oliveira, T.F. Miranda, L.F. Ramos, R.A. Silva, E. Soares, D. Leitão

part |76 pages

Eco-materials & sustainability

chapter |6 pages

Ability to resist different weathering actions of eco-friendly wood fiber masonry blocks

ByZ.K. Aljaberi, A.A. Gheni, J.J. Myers, M.E. ElGawady

chapter |8 pages

Energy efficiency and thermal characterization of eco-friendly wood fiber masonry blocks

ByA.A. Gheni, Z.K. Aljaberi, M.E. ElGawady, J.J. Myers

chapter |6 pages

Resource efficiency by demountable slab construction using masonry units

ByS. Ortlepp, R. Masou, W. Jäger, R. Ortlepp

chapter |8 pages

Masonry in Australia—meeting the challenges of the 21st century

ByAdrian W. Page, Elizabeth McIntyre

chapter |6 pages

Innovative mix design with bionatural aggregates for precast vibro compressed units

ByM. Sassu, L. Giresini, E. Bonannini, R. Cecconi

chapter |10 pages

Characterization and blowing application tests of a new geopolymer loose-fill material for the insulation of cavity walls

ByA. Smits, D. Nicaise, F. de Barquin, K. Hariri, J. Bosnjak

chapter |10 pages

Effect and durability of sisal fibers in concrete blocks

ByI.I. Soto, M.A. Ramalho

part |64 pages

Fire resistance, blasts & impacts

chapter |8 pages

Probabilistic risk assessment of masonry buildings exposed to improvised explosive devices

ByM. Campidelli, W.W. El-Dakhakhni, M.J. Tait, W. Mekky

chapter |10 pages

Risk—driven fragility evaluation of reinforced concrete block walls subjected to blast hazard

ByM. Campidelli, W.W El-Dakhakhni, M.J. Tait, W. Mekky

chapter |8 pages

Modelling of masonry walls rendered with auxetic foam layers against vehicular impacts

ByM. Dhanasekar, D.P. Thambiratnam, T.H.T. Chan, S. Noor-E-Khuda, T. Zahra

chapter |8 pages

Out-of-plane blast capacity of load-bearing masonry walls

ByF. Parisi, C. Balestrieri, D. Asprone

chapter |8 pages

Resilience-based design of reinforced masonry wall buildings under blast loading

ByS. Salem, W. El-Dakhakhni, M. Tait

chapter |6 pages

Numerical analysis of the structural response of RC-framed buildings subjected to internal explosions

ByM.A. Zanini, P. Mocellin, C. Vianello, G. Maschio, F. Faleschini, M. Andreotti, C. Pellegrino, C. Modena

part |124 pages

Masonry bridges, arches & vaults

chapter |6 pages

3D Limit Analysis of Roman groin vaults

ByC. Baggio, P. Trovalusci

chapter |8 pages

Influence of environmental degradation on dynamic properties of masonry bridges

ByA. Benedetti, J. Nichols, A. Tomor

chapter |10 pages

Operating conditions of an ancient Roman bridge: Inspections and vibration analysis

ByM. Caldon, F. Lorenzoni, C. Modena, R. Deiana, M.R. Valluzzi

chapter |8 pages

The analysis of the main spire reversed arches of the Cathedral of Milan

ByD. Coronelli, G. Cardani, G. Angjeliu

chapter |8 pages

Experimental and numerical modal analysis of a historical masonry bridge

ByL. Dezi, F. Gara, D. Roia, G. Leoni

chapter |10 pages

Experimental and numerical analyses of a masonry arch under base impulse excitation

ByA. Gaetani, G. Monti, M. Moroni, P.B. Lourengço

chapter |8 pages

Methodology of static analysis, strengthening and monitoring of brick vaults and pillars in St. James basilica in Nysa (Poland)

ByJ. Jasieńko, Ł.J. Bednarz, W. Misztal, K. Raszczuk, T.P. Nowak

chapter |8 pages

Plywood extrados retaining structures for the retrofit of single-leaf vaults

ByA. Marini, E. Giuriani, A. Belleri, L. Ferrario

chapter |8 pages

Simplified model for collapse analysis of masonry barrel vaults

ByG. Ramaglia, G.P. Lignola, A. Prota

chapter |8 pages

Structural analysis of a large stone dome in Granada (Spain)

ByJ. Suárez, C. Madero

part |246 pages

Masonry infill walls & RC frames

chapter |8 pages

Out-of-plane response of masonry infilled RC frames: Effect of workmanship and opening

ByF. Akhoundi, G. Vasconcelos, P. Lourenco, L. Silva

chapter |10 pages

A simplified assessment model of masonry infill piers

ByT.C. Chiou, S.J. Hwang, YH. Tu, Y.S. Tu

chapter |6 pages

The INSYSME project: Innovative construction systems for earthquake resistant masonry infill walls

ByF. da Porto, N. Verlato, G. Guidi, C. Modena

chapter |6 pages

Numerical analysis of the out-of-plane response of two systems for masonry infills

ByA. Drougkas, C.-E. Adami, E. Vintzileou, V. Palieraki

chapter |6 pages

Numerical analysis of a masonry infill (divided into smaller wallettes) under in-plane cyclic loading

ByA. Drougkas,, C.-E. Adami,, E. Vintzileou, V. Palieraki

chapter |10 pages

Simplified evaluation of drifts for RC buildings with masonry infills

ByS. Hak, P. Morandi, G. Magenes

chapter |8 pages

Numerical investigation of masonry infilled R.C. frames

ByT. Kubalski, M. Marinković, C. Butenweg

chapter |8 pages

A masonry infill wall model with in-plane—out-of-plane interaction applied to pushover analysis of RC frames

ByF. Longo, G. Granello, G. Tecchio, F. da Porto, C. Modena

chapter |10 pages

Innovative seismic solution for clay masonry infills with sliding joints: Experimental tests

ByR.R. Milanesi, P. Morandi, G. Magenes

chapter |10 pages

Innovative seismic solution for clay masonry infills with sliding joints: Principles and details

ByP. Morandi, R.R. Milanesi, G. Magenes

chapter |10 pages

Behaviour of masonry infills subjected to out of plane seismic actions. Part 1: Theoretical analysis

ByM. Moșară, C. Petruș, V. Stoian, A. Anastasiadis

chapter |8 pages

Behaviour of masonry infills subjected to out of plane seismic actions. Part 2: Experimental testing

ByM. Moșară, C. Petruș, V. Stoian, A. Anastasiadis

chapter |8 pages

Design of masonry infill walls with sliding joints for earthquake structural damage control

ByM. Preti, V. Bolis, A. Stavridis

chapter |8 pages

Experimental evaluation of a constructive system for earthquake resisting masonry enclosure walls

ByL. Silva, G. Vasconcelos, P. Lourenço, F. Akhoundi

chapter |10 pages

Experimental tests on masonry infilled gravity- and seismic-load designed RC frames

ByG.M. Verderame, P. Ricci, C. Del Gaudio, M.T. De Risi

chapter |8 pages

In-plane and out-of-plane response of a masonry infill divided into smaller wallettes

ByE. Vintzileou, C.E. Adami, V. Palieraki

part |620 pages

Masonry materials & testing

chapter |8 pages

Experimental testing of unreinforced masonry walls with openings subject to cyclic in-plane shear

ByC. Allen, M.J. Masia, A.W. Page, M.C. Griffith, H. Derakhshan, N. Mojsilovic

chapter |8 pages

Compressive behavior of hollow block masonry prism plastered with steel fiber reinforced mortar with microsilica and nanosilica

ByM. Alshugaa, M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, M. Al-Osta, A. Sadoon

chapter |6 pages

laser shearography NDE of masonry and concrete structures

ByA.M. Amde, R. livingston, J.W. Newman

chapter |4 pages

Sustainable self-consolidating grout

ByC.V. Baltimore, J. Mwangi, K. Siggard

chapter |6 pages

Microstructural characterization of phases and interfaces of Portland cement mortar

ByM.F.O. Barreto, P.R.G. Brandão

chapter |6 pages

Nanostructural characterization of phases and interfaces of Portland cement mortar

ByM.F.O. Barreto, P.R.G. Brandão

chapter |10 pages

Mechanical characterization of particular masonry panels in Tuscany

ByS. Boschi, C. Bernardini, A. Borghini, A. Ciavattone, E. Del Monte, S. Giordano, A. Vignoli, N. Signorini

chapter |8 pages

The analysis and the diagnostic investigation of tuff masonry structures of a historic villa in Naples

ByL. Cantini, M.A. Parisi, C. Tardini, G. Cardani

chapter |8 pages

Analysis and evaluations of flat jack test on a wide existing masonry buildings sample

ByE. Cescatti, M. Dalla Benetta, C. Modena, F. Casarin

chapter |8 pages

Double punch tests on new and salt-decayed lime mortar joints

ByC. Colla, E. Gabrielli

chapter |8 pages

Flexural behaviour of FRP strengthened brick cavity walls

ByH. Derakhshan, W. Lucas, M.C. Griffith

chapter |6 pages

Shear strength of dry-stack masonry walls

ByJ.G. Eixenberger, F.S. Fonseca

chapter |8 pages

Flexural strength of vertically perforated thermal insulating clay unit masonry

ByE. Fehling, M. Ismail, U. Meyer, S. Samaan

chapter |10 pages

Use of EC6-like equations to estimate the compressive strength of masonry made of solid clay bricks and lime mortar

ByD. Ferretti, E. Coïsson, D. Ugolotti, E. Lenticchia

chapter |10 pages

The influence of block geometry on the compressive strength of clay masonry

ByF.S. Fonseca, E. Rizzatti, G. Mohamed, H.R. Ramos, G. Lindner

chapter |6 pages

Creep behavior of a building stone from the South of Italy

ByD. Foti, V. Vacca, S. Ivorra, V. Brotóns, R. Tomás

chapter |6 pages

In-plane behaviour of a masonry stone wall with hexagonal blocks

ByD. Foti, S. Ivorra, V. Vacca

chapter |8 pages

Seismic behaviour of URM walls: Analysis of a database

ByM. Gams, P. Triller, M. Lutman, J. Snoj

chapter |10 pages

Prompt structural assessment of historic towers

ByC. Gentile, A. Saisi

chapter |8 pages

Loadbearing capacity of masonry walls under predominant bending due to wind loads

ByC-A. Graubner, M. Schmitt

chapter |10 pages

Experimental characterisation of calcium-silicate brick masonry for seismic assessment

ByF. Graziotti, A. Rossi, M. Mandirola, A. Penna, G. Magenes

chapter |6 pages

Thermal insulating lime plaster

ByH. Hansen, A. Ethesham, T. Bech-Petersen, M.S. Moesgaard

chapter |10 pages

Friction on mortar-less joints in semi interlocking masonry

ByM.A. Hossain, Y.Z. Totoev, M.J. Masia

chapter |6 pages

Distribution of compression stress in historical three-leaf stone masonry walls after interal injection

ByJ. Jasieńko, Ł. Bednarz, W. Misztal, K. Raszczuk

chapter |8 pages

Evaluation of mortar strength in existing masonry structures through a Minor Destructive Technique

ByD. Marastoni, A. Benedetti, L. Pelà

chapter |8 pages

Comparison between in situ experimental data and Italian code standard values

ByG. Marghella, A. Marzo, B. Carpani, M. Indirli, A. Formisano

chapter |10 pages

Experimental study on the mechanical performance of steel ties for brick masonry veneers

ByA. Martins, G. Vasconcelos, A. Campos Costa

chapter |8 pages

Testing mechanical behavior of earthen mortar masonry: Studies on Palazzo Raimondi in Cremona

ByG. Mirabella Roberti, A.G. Landi, C. Tiraboschi

chapter |10 pages

In-plane test campaign on different load-bearing URM typologies with thin shell and web clay units

ByP. Morandi, L. Albanesi, G. Magenes

chapter |10 pages

Seismic behaviour of L- and T-shaped unreinforced masonry shear walls

ByC. Mordant, V. Denoël, H. Degée

chapter |8 pages

Compressive strength behaviour of hollow clay block prims filled with bed joint mortar

ByM.R. Nascimento, I.R. Gomes, H.R. Roman

chapter |10 pages

Shear strength of concrete block beams: Assessment of international codes and influence of shear span and longitudinal reinforcement

ByR.D. Pasquantonio, G.A. Parsekian, P.R.N. Soudais, J.S. Camacho

chapter |8 pages

Complete experimental characterization of lime mortar and clay brick masonry

ByL. Pelà, E. Canella, K. Kasioumi, P. Roca, D. Marastoni

chapter |8 pages

Static-cyclic tests on I-shaped masonry wallettes with soft-layer bed joint

ByM. Petrović, B. Stojadinović, N. Mojsilović

chapter |8 pages

Research on the full range stress-strain curve of autoclaved aerated concrete block masonry

ByShihong Qin, Xin Yang, Ji Lu, Tianxiang Pi

chapter |8 pages

Comparison of compressive strength of concrete block masonry prisms and solid concrete prisms

ByS. Rizaee, M.D. Hagel, P. Kaheh, N. Shrive

chapter |10 pages

Effects of in-plane loading on the out-of-plane stability of slender reinforced concrete masonry shear walls

ByB.R. Robazza, T.Y. Yang, K.J. Elwood, D.L. Anderson, S. Brzev, B. McEwen

chapter |6 pages

Requirements for execution classes

ByJ.J. Roberts

chapter |8 pages

Behavior of masonry wall with steel-fiber reinforced mortar for joints and plaster

ByA. Sadoon, M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, M. Al-Osta, M. Alshugaa

chapter |4 pages

Effect of vertical stresses on lateral in-plane response of brick masonry walls

ByH. U. Sajid, M. Ashraf, S.H. Sajid, S. Saeed, I. Azim

chapter |8 pages

Characterization of lime-stabilized earthen mortars from historic masonry structures

ByM. Secco, A. Addis, G. Artioli

chapter |8 pages

Development of a new flatjack for hollow block masonry

ByM.O. Soriani, E.R. Sanches, G.A. Parsekian, M.P. Schuller

chapter |8 pages

Statistical tests for the goodness of fit of mortar compressive strength distributions

ByL. Sorrentino, P. Infantino, D. Liberatore

chapter |10 pages

Out-of-plane shaking table tests on URM cavity walls

ByU. Tomassetti, F. Graziotti, A. Penna, G. Magenes

chapter |6 pages

Seismic behaviour of multistorey plain masonry shear walls with openings: An experimental study

ByP. Triller, M. Tomaževič, M. Gams

chapter |6 pages

A practical design method for flexural elements of dry-stacked post-tensioned masonry system

ByH. Urrego-Giraldo, R. Bonett-Diaz, J. Restrepo

chapter |6 pages

Compression behaviour of structural clay block prisms with different shell and web thickness

ByC.Z. Valdameri, L.F. Coelho, K.M. Junior, M. Utzig, H.R. Roman

chapter |6 pages

Characterisation of historical fired clay bricks with small angle neutron scattering

ByA. Viani, K. Sotiriadis, P. Šašek, R. Ševčík, A. Len

chapter |10 pages

Effective stiffness of unreinforced brick masonry walls

ByB.V. Wilding, K. Beyer

part |172 pages

Masonry repair & strengthening

chapter |8 pages

Effectiveness of inorganic matrix–grid composites for strengthening masonry walls

ByA. Balsamo, D. Asprone, I. Iovinella, G. Maddaloni, C. Menna, A. Prota, F. Ceroni, A. Zinno

chapter |9 pages

Use of FRP fabrics and stainless steel grids for strengthening brick masonry columns

ByG. Campione, L. Cavaleri, L. La Mendola, M. Papia

chapter |10 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |10 pages

Influence of eco-friendly ductile cementitious composites (EDCC) on in-plane behaviour of hollow concrete masonry walls

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chapter |10 pages

Modelling of tuff masonry walls retrofitted with inorganic matrix-grid composites

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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Experimental and numerical investigation on collar-jointed masonry walls

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New construction techniques/technologies

chapter |8 pages

Innovative insulation technique for reducing heat loss in veneer masonry walls

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chapter |6 pages

Prefabricated thin layers of mortar for masonry

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |6 pages

Design of basement walls under lateral earth pressure

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |8 pages

Out-of-plane behavior of an interlocking masonry unit

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part |106 pages

Reinforced & confined masonry

chapter |8 pages

Application of Strut-and-Tie Model for seismic design of confined masonry shear walls

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chapter |8 pages

Influence of lap splice termination in concrete block masonry

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |6 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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part |164 pages

Seismic performance & vulnerability assessment

chapter |10 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |8 pages

Damage detection of an unreinforced stone masonry two storeys building based on damping estimate

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chapter |8 pages

Study of compressive strength of historical masonry structures for reliability assessment

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chapter |10 pages

Proposed multivariate predictive approach of masonry wall seismic performance

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chapter |8 pages

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chapter |8 pages

Seismic vulnerability assessment of clustered historical centers: Fragility curves based on local collapse mechanisms analyses

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chapter |8 pages

Seismic vulnerability assessment on a territorial scale based on a Bayesian approach

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chapter |10 pages

Seismic retrofit system for single leaf masonry buildings in Groningen

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chapter |10 pages

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chapter |8 pages

Seismic vulnerability assessment of corner buildings in the historical centre of Timisoara

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chapter |8 pages

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