Written by AZoBuildApr 28 2003
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Summary |
Brick walls with different bonding patterns were subject to lateral loads, and their response up to failure was assessed. Six wall prototypes, differing from each other in the bonding pattern, were tested. Some of the more typical bonds are considered. The aim of this experimental study is to enable a better understanding of the correlation between the articulation of the bonding structure (masonry texture of the wall) and the mechanical behaviour (strength, stiffness, ultimate deformability) of typical masonry panels. The modelling of a whole masonry building (e.g., finite element modelling) should account for such relationships that conversely cannot be obtained by non-destructive in-situ testing. 15 refs. |
Primary author(s): Faccio P; Foraboschi P; Vanin A Venice,IUAV Source: Masonry (9). Proc.6th Int.Masonry Conf. London,4-6 November 2002,p.132-139 |