Structural response of interlocking composite masonry slab

Homogenization of Interlocking Masonry Walls

In a previous publication the authors proposed a continuous model for describing the mechanical behaviour of ‘Running Bond’ masonry walls. Here a different masonry structure is considered. This structure is ‘bi-atomic’ in the sense that its pattern consists in two kind of blocks with different. The homogenization by differential expansions technique is used for obtaining an equivalent Cosserat ...

Behaviour of Masonry Wall Constructed using Interlocking Soil Cement Bricks

According to the masonry standard the compressive strength is basically dependent on factors such as the mortar strength and the relative values of unit and mortar strength. However interlocking brick has none or less use of mortar. Therefore there is a need to investigate the behavior of masonry walls using interlocking bricks. In this study a series of tests have been conducted; physical prop...

Long Span Composite Slab Systems

Nondestructive Evaluation: Structural Performance of Masonry

Masonry is one of the world’s most durable construction materials. Masonry structures can remain in service for hundreds or even thousands of years. Masonry structures often outlive their designers, their original design documents, and their original functions. When historic masonry structures are evaluated for preservation, adaptive use, or additions, there are numerous questions that may aris...

Homogenization of interlocking masonry structures using a generalized differential expansion technique

Homogenization of interlocking masonry structures using a generalized differential expansion technique I. Stefanou, J. Sulem and I. Vardoulakis a Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics National Technical University of Athens Zografou Campus, Greece e-mail: [email protected], web page: http://geolab.mechan.ntua.gr/ (Corresponding author) b UR Navier, CERMES, Ecole des Ponts ParisTe...