1st Edition
Brick and Block Masonry Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016
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.
Keynotes
Modern and ancient masonry: Nature and role of the binder
G. Artioli & M. Secco
Multi-scale analysis of masonry structures based on discrete element method
X.L. Gu, H. Zhang, J.Y. Jia, X. Li & G.L. Chen
Green building programs in the USA and sustainable design strategies utilizing masonry
C.A. Subasic
Some considerations on testing and experimental simulation of seismic behaviour of masonry walls and buildings
M. Tomaževič
Analysis of masonry structures
Probability of occurrance of slip failure along head joints in masonry subjected to in-plane loading
M. Asenov, N. Mojsilović & T. Mićić
Backbone model for displacement-based seismic design of reinforced masonry shear wall buildings
A. Ashour & W. El-Dakhakhni
Determination the capacity reduction factor of masonry walls under buckling—a numerical procedure based on the transfer matrix method
T. Bakeer & W. Jager
Critical remarks on the use of partial safety factors in non-linear analysis of vertically loaded masonry walls
T. Bakeer & W. Jager
Comparative seismic assessment of masonry towers through nonlinear analysis: The RiSEM experience
G. Bartoli, M. Betti & S. Monchetti
Closed form homogenization model for masonry in-plane loaded
E. Bertolesi & G. Milani
Some remarks on the dynamic characterization of historical architectural complexes in the context of seismic performance assessment
D. Brigante, C. Rainieri & G. Fabbrocino
Rocking resonance of a rigid free standing block
C. Casapulla
The relevance of frictional resistances in out-of-plane mechanisms of block masonry structures
C. Casapulla, L.U. Argiento, F. da Porto & D. Bonaldo
Dynamic identification analysis for the FE model updating of masonry buildings
S. Churilov, K. Milkova & E. Dumova-Jovanoska
Strength reduction factor for out-of-plane failure mechanisms of masonry walls
S. Coccia, F. Di Carlo & S. Imperatore
In-plane strength under seismic forces of multi-storey masonry walls reinforced by steel ties
S. Coccia, M. Como & F. Di Carlo
Strength of cracked masonry buttresses under horizontal loads
S. Coccia, F. Di Carlo & G. Forino
Cross curves of stability for drystone retaining wall design
A.S. Colas, D. Garnier, J.C. Morel, T. Ciblac & C. O’Neill
A study of masonry walls by boundary element formulation using homogenization procedure
L. de Oliveira Neto, F.B. Mangueira & M.J. Masia
Discrete modelling of masonry structures under dynamic loading
R. Dimitri & G. Zavarise
Quasi-static cyclic testing of partially grouted masonry walls with openings—preliminary results
E.S. Fortes, M.R. Silva, G.A. Parsekian, F.S. Fonseca & N.G. Shrive
Influence of connections in the seismic behaviour of trilithic large blocks masonry structures
D. Foti, V. Vacca & S. Ivorra
Finite element modelling of a hybrid unreinforced masonry-reinforced concrete wall
F. Frederickx, B. Vandoren & H. Degee
Finite element analysis on unreinforced masonry walls with openings under lateral loads
Y.J. Hou, X.L. Gu & X. Li
Stochastic spatial modelling of material properties and structural strength of unreinforced masonry in two-way bending
J. Li, M.J. Masia & M.G. Stewart
Seismic assessment of stone masonry using distinct element method
B. Lipo, Al. Genoese, An. Genoese & G. de Felice
Nonlinear macroelement modelling of experimental tests on masonry buildings with rigid diaphragms
M. Mandirola, A. Galasco, A. Penna & G. Magenes
The earthquake performance of stone-masonry basilica churches in Kefalonia-Greece including wall detachment and soil-foundation deformability
G.C. Manos, E. Kozikopoulos, L. Kotoulas & O. Felekidou
New method for determining spacing of movement joints in solid unreinforced veneer walls
D.R.W. Martens
Comparison of equivalent beam models and refined approaches for the modelling of masonry portal frames
C. Mordant, H. Degee & B. Vandoren
Is Modal Pushover Analysis accurate in estimating seismic demands for unreinforced masonry buildings with flexible diaphragms?
Y. Nakamura, H. Derakhshan, M.C. Griffith & G. Magenes
Comparison of seismic behaviour of facades of colonial churches with and without bell towers
F. Pena, C.E. Cruz & N. Garcia
Seismic assessment of innovative AAC masonry solutions
A. Penna, G. Magenes, A. Rosti, M. Mandirola & M. Rota
Analysis of reinforced masonry structures: Equivalent frame approach with Force-Based Elements
M. Peruch, E. Spacone & P.B. Shing
Evaluation of masonry block structures subjected to foundation settlements using limit equilibrium analysis
F. Portioli, L. Cascini & R. Landolfo
Modelling crushing failure in 3D limit analysis of masonry block structures by mathematical programming
F. Portioli, L. Cascini, C. Casapulla & R. Landolfo
Modelling the mechanical behaviour of vegetable fibre reinforced concrete blocks
M.A. Ramalho & A. Taliercio
Static and dynamic analysis of masonry buildings using a new macroelement within the equivalent frame method
G. Rinaldin & C. Amadio
Application of crude Monte Carlo and adaptive importance sampling in reliability assessment of URM shear walls
H. Salehi, M. Montazerolghaem & W. Jager
Effect of pier-spandrel geometry on the in-plane response of masonry structures
S. Saloustros, L. Pela, M. Cervera, P. Roca & D. D’Ayala
Simulating masonry failure using continuous and discontinuous damage models
B. Vandoren
Bond of composites to masonry
Bond characteristics of fibre reinforced mortar in masonry using image analysis
D. Alterman, A.W. Page & J. Kubica
On site composites-to-masonry bond evaluation in presence of rising damp and salt crystallization
G. Cardani, L. Binda, M.R. Valluzzi, P. Girardello, M. Panizza, E. Garbin & P. Casadei
In situ pull-out tests of steel and GFRP injected anchors in masonry walls
F. Ceroni, R. Cuzzilla & M.R. Pecce
Experimental characterization of mortar-based reinforcements with carbon fabrics
S. De Santis, F. Roscini & G. de Felice
On the mechanical behaviour of anchored CFRP-to-masonry reinforcements
M. Fagone & G. Ranocchiai
Testing of bond solutions for UHTS steel strand composites applied to extruded bricks
E. Garbin, M. Panizza, A. Kwiecień, B. Zając, F. Nardon & M.R. Valluzzi
Influence of mortar coating type on the shear resistance of a GFRP based strengthening technique for brick masonry walls
N. Gattesco & I. Boem
Long-term environmental effects on FRP-masonry bond
W. Lucas, P. Visintin & M.C. Griffith
Durability of FRP-strengthening masonry bricks under hygrothermal conditions
H. Maljaee, B. Ghiassi, P.B. Lourenco & D.V. Oliveira
Bond behaviour between textile and mortar for masonry strengthening
D. Saenger & W. Brameshuber
A study of the debonding mechanism in steel and basalt FRCM-masonry joints
M. Santandrea, I.A.O. Imohamed, C. Carloni, C. Mazzotti, S. de Miranda & F. Ubertini
Study on local effects of aggressive environmental conditions on masonry strengthened with FRCM
C. Tedeschi, S. Perego & M.R. Valluzzi
Building physics & durability
How to recognize the impact of masonry components on housing thermal performance
D. Alterman, A.W. Page, C. Zhang & B. Moghtaderi
The importance of internal thermal mass to the thermal performance of housing
D. Alterman, A.W. Page, C. Zhang & B. Moghtaderi
Experimental investigations on the influence of thermal elements on the structural stability of modern masonry walls
M. Deyazada, B. Vandoren & H. Degee
Methodology for the detection and quantification of the moisture content in ceramic masonry structures
L.D. Domenech, G.P. Cetrangolo, G. Moltini & A.A. Morquio
Creating comfortable conditions in buildings
G.J. Edgell
Probabilistic modelling of the damage induced by salt crystallization in fiber reinforced clay brick masonry
E. Garavaglia, C. Tedeschi, S. Perego & M.R. Valluzzi
Influence of the suction behaviour of calcium silicate units on the properties of masonry under compressive load
M. Graubohm & W. Brameshuber
Retrofitting vapour permeable insulation to traditional brick and stone masonry walls, observations from 15 in situ trials
M. Jenkins
Long term monitoring of water content in a brick masonry wall using a dielectric probe
P.K. Larsen
Influence of the salt crystallization in the durability of granites used in vernacular masonry buildings
M.L. Martins, G. Vasconcelos, P.B. Lourenco & C. Palha
Innovative masonry elements with thermal performance
C.L. Matei
Influence of water saturation on the strength and deformability of brick masonry under compression
P. Matysek & M. Witkowski
Corrosion of bed joint reinforcement in faced single-leaf brick facades—field survey
M. Molnar & O. Larsson
Freeze-thaw durability of cement-lime-sand mortars
A.S. Smith
Influence of enclosure masonry walls on energy consumption of buildings
H. Sousa, R. Sousa & L. Sousa
Influence of nitrates salts on chosen properties of ceramic brick
T. Stryszewska
Experimental investigation of thermal insulation properties of Semi Interlocking Masonry (SIM) Walls
Y. Totoev, R. Forghani, S. Kanjanabootra & D. Alterman
Efflorescence formation on external masonry walls—a long-term exposure study
M. Wesołowska & A. Kaczmarek
Influence of selected mortars on the integrity of facing walls
M. Wesołowska
Investigation of the temporal development of carbonation mechanisms of autoclaved aerated concrete
B. Winkels & W. Brameshuber
Case studies
Post-tensioned concrete masonry roof panels: A case study
D. Biggs
Military masonry structures: Characteristics of the XVI century coastal watchtowers of the Pontifical States
R. Cacciotti & J. Kunecky
Critical issues in the assesment of seismic vulnerability of historical masonry buildings: A study case
B. Calderoni, E.A. Cordasco, G. Pacella & V. Onotri
A 20-storey high masonry building in Brazil—design problems and adopted strategies
M.R.S. Correa
BIM schema for masonry units and walls
T.R. Gentry, S. Sharif, A. Cavieres & D. Biggs
Indicators of the design for producing non-loadbearing masonry
A.C. Lordsleem Jr. & V. Silva
Structural characterization and performance assessment of the Villa d’Este Palace in Tivoli
A. Marra, D. Brigante, C. Rainieri & G. Fabbrocino
Gaudi’s La Pedrera, sustainable masonry building from the beginning of the 20th century
C. Salas, C. Bedoya & J. Adell
The identification of horizontal wooden beams in the walls of historic buildings in safed: First stages in research
Y. Schaffer, A. Levy, M. Ronen & A. Hilman
The untold story of the masonry industry in the United States
J.G. Tawresey
Codes & standards
Empirical estimation of the load bearing capacity of masonry under buckling—critical remarks and a proposal for a new approach
T. Bakeer & W. Jager
Analysis of nationally determined parameters of EN 1996-1-1
C-A. Graubner & B. Koob
Practical design of masonry subjected to horizontal loads based on Eurocode 6 shear model
A. Jager & M. Gams
Next generation of Eurocode 8, masonry chapter
S. 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
The role of a systematic analysis of building codes to support an assessment methodology for built heritage
C. Ornelas, J.M. Guedes & I. Breda-Vazquez
Adoption and implementation of Eurocode 6 in Sri Lanka context
J.A. Thamboo
Conservation of historic buildings
Experimental analysis of masonry ring beams reinforced with composite materials
A. Borri, R. Sisti, M. Corradi & A. Giannantoni
Seismic vulnerability of “ancient” masonry buildings and strengthening intervention strategies
B. Calderoni, A. Prota, E.A. Cordasco & A. Sandoli
Origin and transformation of the Portico Lungo in Carpi: Analysing the brickwork facade
C. Di Biase, L. Balboni & P. Corradini
Experimental studies of brick masonry in the Auschwitz II—Birkenau former death camp buildings
P. Matysek, T. Stryszewska & S. Kańka
Seismic strengthening of a theatre masonry building by using active FRP wires
F. Micelli, A. Cascardi & M. Marsano
The brick masonry of Pietrasanta bell tower in Naples. Knowledge and conservation of an iconic medieval building
R. Picone & S. Borea
The uniqueness of the Salt Warehouse in Mantua: Analysis of the structure complexity from the Roman Wall to present
A. Saisi, S. Terenzoni & L. Valsasnini
Use of polymer grid for structural reinforcement in a brick masonry church in Peru
D. Torrealva & W. Torres
Knowledge-based data warehouse of interventions for the protection of masonry historical heritage
M.R. Valluzzi, F. da Porto, G. Giacometti, F. Lorenzoni & C. Modena
The preservation problems of masonry houses in Başpinar rural settlement
H. Yildiz
Earthen constructions
Mechanical testing in adobe bricks and earthen mortar from the archaeological complex of Huaca de la Luna in Peru
R. Aguilar, M. Montesinos, E. Ramirez, S. Uceda & R. Morales
Geomatics’ procedures and dynamic identification for the structural survey of the church of ‘San Juan Bautista de Huaro’ in Peru
R. Aguilar, M.F. Noel, C. Briceno, D. Arce, B. Castaneda & L.F. Ramos
Adobe in Sardinia. Static and dynamic behaviour of the earthen material and of adobe constructions
D. Asprone, F. Parisi, A. Prota, L. Fenu & V. Colasanti
Recycled-plastic reinforced earthen masonry prototype for tornado-resistant dwellings
M.C. Cuellar-Azcarate & F. Matta
Assessment of the seismic vulnerability of traditional Bhutanese buildings
T. Ilharco, A.A. Costa, J.M. Guedes, B. Quelhas da Silva, V. Lopes, J.L. Vasconcelos & G. Vasconcelos
Bonding capacity of jute fabric reinforcements of earthen structural elements. An experimental analysis
F. Loccarini, M. Fagone, G. Ranocchiai, J.A. Garcia Manrique & J.R. Ruiz Checa
Modern earth construction techniques—an overview
D. Maskell, B.V.V. Reddy, P. Walker & A. Heath
Calibration of partial safety factors for earth block masonry under compression loading
P. Muller, L. Miccoli, P. Fontana & C. Ziegert
Mechanical performance of compressed earth block masonry using granitic residual soils
D.V. Oliveira, T.F. Miranda, L.F. Ramos, R.A. Silva, E. Soares & D. Leitao
Static and dynamic testing for validating the polymer grid as external reinforcement in earthen buildings
D. Torrealva
Eco-materials & sustainability
Ability to resist different weathering actions of eco-friendly wood fiber masonry blocks
Z.K. Aljaberi, A.A. Gheni, J.J. Myers & M.E. ElGawady
Developments in construction details using masonry in the UK
C.A. Fudge
Energy efficiency and thermal characterization of eco-friendly wood fiber masonry blocks
A.A. Gheni, Z.K. Aljaberi, M.E. ElGawady & J.J. Myers
Quality factors for the evaluation of sustainable redevelopment of masonry buildings
A. Ohler
Resource efficiency by demountable slab construction using masonry units
S. Ortlepp, R. Masou, W. Jager & R. Ortlepp
Masonry in Australia—meeting the challenges of the 21st century
A.W. Page & E. McIntyre
Innovative mix design with bionatural aggregates for precast vibro compressed units
M. Sassu, L. Giresini, E. Bonannini & R. Cecconi
Lime carbonation, environmental footprint of seven mortars placed on the European market
T. Schlegel & A. Shtiza
Characterization and blowing application tests of a new geopolymer loose-fill material for the insulation of cavity walls
A. Smits, D. Nicaise, F. de Barquin, K. Hariri & J. Bosnjak
Effect and durability of sisal fibers in concrete blocks
I.I. Soto & M.A. Ramalho
Fire resistance, blasts & impacts
Probabilistic risk assessment of masonry buildings exposed to improvised explosive devices
M. Campidelli, W.W. El-Dakhakhni, M.J. Tait & W. Mekky
Risk–driven fragility evaluation of reinforced concrete block walls subjected to blast hazard
M. Campidelli, W.W. El-Dakhakhni, M.J. Tait & W. Mekky
Modelling of masonry walls rendered with auxetic foam layers against vehicular impacts
M. Dhanasekar, D.P. Thambiratnam, T.H.T. Chan, S. Noor-E-Khuda & T. Zahra
Extended application of fire test results with clay unit masonry according to EN 15080-12
U. Meyer & T. Mittmann
Out-of-plane blast capacity of load-bearing masonry walls
F. Parisi, C. Balestrieri & D. Asprone
Numeric research on the mechanical properties of different masonry units during and after fire
S. Russo & F. Sciarretta
Resilience-based design of reinforced masonry wall buildings under blast loading
S. Salem, W. El-Dakhakhni & M. Tait
Numerical analysis of the structural response of RC-framed buildings subjected to internal explosions
M.A. Zanini, P. Mocellin, C. Vianello, G. Maschio, F. Faleschini, M. Andreotti, C. Pellegrino & C. Modena
Masonry bridges, arches & vaults
3D Limit Analysis of Roman groin vaults
C. Baggio & P. Trovalusci
Influence of environmental degradation on dynamic properties of masonry bridges
A. Benedetti, J. Nichols & A. Tomor
Fiber-reinforcement of masonry arches and barrel vaults through topology optimization
M. Bruggi & A. Taliercio
Operating conditions of an ancient Roman bridge: Inspections and vibration analysis
M. Caldon, F. Lorenzoni, C. Modena, R. Deiana & M.R. Valluzzi
Modeling unknown variables and degradation effects in the assessment of stone arch bridges
C. Citto & D.B. Woodham
The analysis of the main spire reversed arches of the Cathedral of Milan
D. Coronelli, G. Cardani & G. Angjeliu
Experimental and numerical modal analysis of a historical masonry bridge
L. Dezi, F. Gara, D. Roia & G. Leoni
Experimental and numerical analyses of a masonry arch under base impulse excitation
A. Gaetani, G. Monti, M. Moroni & P.B. Lourenco
Small scale tests to verify the admissible spreading of the support of an arched masonry construction for a historic bridge intervention
B. Gigla & T. Jansen
Methodology of static analysis, strengthening and monitoring of brick vaults and pillars in St. James basilica in Nysa (Poland)
J. Jasieńko, Ł.J. Bednarz, W. Misztal, K. Raszczuk & T.P. Nowak
“Reinforced Arch Method” in the consolidation of masonry arches and vaults: Experimental results
L. Jurina
Effects of FRP-strengthening on thrusts of arches and vaulted masonry structures
A. La Tegola & W. Mera
Plywood extrados retaining structures for the retrofit of single-leaf vaults
A. Marini, E. Giuriani, A. Belleri, M. Preti & L. Ferrario
Simplified model for collapse analysis of masonry barrel vaults
G. Ramaglia, G.P. Lignola & A. Prota
Structural analysis of a large stone dome in Granada (Spain)
J. Suarez & C. Madero
Masonry infill walls & RC frames
Out-of-plane response of masonry infilled RC frames: Effect of workmanship and opening
F. Akhoundi, G. Vasconcelos, P. Lourenco & L. Silva
Innovative systems for masonry infill walls based on the use of rubber joints: Finite element modelling and comparison with in-plane tests
A. Calabria, G. Guidi, F. da Porto & C. Modena
A simplified assessment model of masonry infill piers
T.C. Chiou, S.J. Hwang, Y.H. Tu & Y.S. Tu
The INSYSME project: Innovative construction systems for earthquake resistant masonry infill walls
F. da Porto, N. Verlato, G. Guidi & C. Modena
Numerical analysis of the out-of-plane response of two systems for masonry infills
A. Drougkas, C.-E. Adami, E. Vintzileou & V. Palieraki
Numerical analysis of a masonry infill (divided into smaller wallettes) under in-plane cyclic loading
A. Drougkas, C.-E. Adami, E. Vintzileou & V. Palieraki
In-plane cyclic tests on hollow clay brick masonry infills retrofitted by glass fiber mesh reinforced mortar coating
L. Facconi, F. Minelli & E. Giuriani
Experimental study of the out-of-plane behaviour of masonry infill walls with and without previous in-plane damage
A. Furtado, A. Arede, H. Varum & H. Rodrigues
Simplified evaluation of drifts for RC buildings with masonry infills
S. Hak, P. Morandi & G. Magenes
Numerical investigation of masonry infilled R.C. frames
T. Kubalski, M. Marinković & C. Butenweg
A masonry infill wall model with in-plane—out-of-plane interaction applied to pushover analysis of RC frames
F. Longo, G. Granello, G. Tecchio, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Seismic response history analysis including out-of-plane collapse of unreinforced masonry infill walls in RC frame structures
F. Longo, L. Wiebe, F. da Porto & C. Modena
In-plane performance of RC infilled frames under seismic actions: Experimental versus code provision values
A. Masi, V. Manfredi & G. Cetraro
Numerical simulation of the non-linear behaviour of masonry infills within multi-story RC framed structures
G.C. Manos & V. Soulis
Innovative seismic solution for clay masonry infills with sliding joints: Experimental tests
R.R. Milanesi, P. Morandi & G. Magenes
Innovative seismic solution for clay masonry infills with sliding joints: Principles and details
P. Morandi, R.R. Milanesi & G. Magenes
Behaviour of masonry infills subjected to out of plane seismic actions. Part 1: Theoretical analysis
M. Moşoarcă, C. Petruş, V. Stoian & A. Anastasiadis
Behaviour of masonry infills subjected to out of plane seismic actions. Part 2: Experimental testing
M. Moşoarcă, C. Petruş, V. Stoian & A. Anastasiadis
Experimental study of the effect of interfacial gaps on the in-plane behaviour of masonry infilled RC frames
E. Nasiri & Y. Liu
In-plane—out-of-plane interaction in the seismic response of masonry infills in RC frames
M. Oliaee & G. Magenes
Design of masonry infill walls with sliding joints for earthquake structural damage control
M. Preti, V. Bolis & A. Stavridis
Prediction of the out-of-plane response of infilled frames under seismic loads by a new fibersection macro-model
P.B. Shing, L. Cavaleri & F. Di Trapani
Experimental evaluation of a constructive system for earthquake resisting masonry enclosure walls
L. Silva, G. Vasconcelos, P. Lourenco & F. Akhoundi
Lateral load experiment and comparison with analytical model for in-filled masonry panels with openings in an RC frame
Y.H. Tu, Y.F. Chao & T.C. Chiou
Experimental tests on masonry infilled gravity- and seismic-load designed RC frames
G.M. Verderame, P. Ricci, C. Del Gaudio & M.T. De Risi
Innovative systems for masonry infill walls based on the use of deformable joints: Combined in-plane/out-of-plane tests
N. Verlato, G. Guidi, F. da Porto & C. Modena
In-plane and out-of-plane response of a masonry infill divided into smaller wallettes
E. Vintzileou, C.E. Adami & V. Palieraki
Non-linear static analysis of multi-storey steel frame with semi-interlocking masonry infill panels
Z. Wang, Y. Totoev & K. Lin
Contribution of masonry cladding for robustness enhancement of multi-storey buildings under sudden column loss
F.B. Xavier, L. Macorini & B.A. Izzuddin
Masonry materials & testing
Integrated geomatic methodologies for the 3-D survey of “Ex Stazione Frigorifera Specializzata” (Magazzini Generali of Verona, Italy)
V. Achilli, M. Fabris, A. Menin & M. Monego
Experimental testing of unreinforced masonry walls with openings subject to cyclic in-plane shear
C. Allen, M.J. Masia, A.W. Page, M.C. Griffith, H. Derakhshan & N. Mojsilovic
Compressive behavior of hollow block masonry prism plastered with steel fiber reinforced mortar with microsilica and nanosilica
M. Alshugaa, M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, M. Al-Osta & A. Sadoon
Laser shearography NDE of masonry and concrete structures
A.M. Amde, R. Livingston & J.W. Newman
Sustainable self-consolidating grout
C.V. Baltimore, J. Mwangi & K. Siggard
Microstructural characterization of phases and interfaces of Portland cement mortar
M.F.O. Barreto & P.R.G. Brandao
Nanostructural characterization of phases and interfaces of Portland cement mortar
M.F.O. Barreto & P.R.G. Brandao
Effect of static and kinematic boundary conditions on the out-of-plane response of brick masonry walls
K. Beyer & F. Lucca
Mechanical characterization of particular masonry panels in Tuscany
S. Boschi, C. Bernardini, A. Borghini, A. Ciavattone, E. Del Monte, S. Giordano, A. Vignoli & N. Signorini
The improvement of spandrels in existing masonry buildings in order to avoid brittle failure: Experimental campaign on reinforced specimens
B. Calderoni, E.A. Cordasco & G. Pacella
The diagnostic investigations plan for historic masonry buildings: The role of sonic tests and other minor destructive techniques
L. Cantini
The analysis and the diagnostic investigation of tuff masonry structures of a historic villa in Naples
L. Cantini, M.A. Parisi, C. Tardini & G. Cardani
Analysis and evaluations of flat jack test on a wide existing masonry buildings sample
E. Cescatti, M. Dalla Benetta, C. Modena & F. Casarin
Out-of-plane loading test of perforated concrete brick walls confined by floor slabs
L.F. Chen, X. Li & X.L. Gu
Double punch tests on new and salt-decayed lime mortar joints
C. Colla & E. Gabrielli
On-site diagnosis of masonry structures via sonic tomography: The case of the ex-church of San Barbaziano
C. Colla & E. Gabrielli
Probabilistically based model error for the assessment of in-plane lateral resistance of unreinforced masonry blockwork
P. Cotič, M. Kržan & V. Bosiljkov
Flexural behaviour of FRP strengthened brick cavity walls
H. Derakhshan, W. Lucas & M.C. Griffith
The influence of the type of mortar on the compressive behaviour of walls made of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
Ł. Drobiec, R. Jasiński & T. Rybarczyk
Shear strength of dry-stack masonry walls
J.G. Eixenberger & F.S. Fonseca
Flexural strength of vertically perforated thermal insulating clay unit masonry
E. Fehling, M. Ismail, U. Meyer & S. Samaan
In-situ diagonal compression and shear-compression destructive tests on masonry panels from rural buildings in Emilia Romagna region
F. Ferretti, C. Mazzotti, B. Ferracuti & A.R. Tilocca
Use of EC6-like equations to estimate the compressive strength of masonry made of solid clay bricks and lime mortar
D. Ferretti, E. Coisson, D. Ugolotti & E. Lenticchia
The influence of block geometry on the compressive strength of clay masonry
F.S. Fonseca, E. Rizzatti, G. Mohamed, H.R. Ramos & G. Lindner
Creep behavior of a building stone from the South of Italy
D. Foti, V. Vacca, S. Ivorra, V. Brotons & R. Tomas
In-plane behaviour of a masonry stone wall with hexagonal blocks
D. Foti, S. Ivorra & V. Vacca
Seismic behaviour of URM walls: Analysis of a database
M. Gams, P. Triller, M. Lutman & J. Snoj
Prompt structural assessment of historic towers
C. Gentile & A. Saisi
Loadbearing capacity of masonry walls under predominant bending due to wind loads
C-A. Graubner & M. Schmitt
Experimental characterisation of calcium-silicate brick masonry for seismic assessment
F. Graziotti, A. Rossi, M. Mandirola, A. Penna & G. Magenes
Thermal insulating lime plaster
H. Hansen, A. Ethesham, T. Bech-Petersen & M.S. Moesgaard
Friction on mortar-less joints in semi interlocking masonry
M.A. Hossain, Y.Z. Totoev & M.J. Masia
The evaluation of masonry shear strength by means of different experimental techniques: A comparison between full-scale and laboratory tests
A. Incerti, V. Rinaldini & C. Mazzotti
Distribution of compression stress in historical three-leaf stone masonry walls after interal injection
J. Jasieńko, Ł. Bednarz, W. Misztal & K. Raszczuk
Comparison research of kind of mortar influence and bed joints reinforcement on shear parameters of AAC masonry walls
R. Jasiński, A. Piekarczyk & L. Misiewicz
Analysis of behaviour of cyclic loaded clay block walls using the FEM model
J.K. Klouda
Shear tests on monolithic external clay unit masonry walls with reduced support length
T. Kranzler
Unreinforced clay brick masonry wallettes sheared perpendicular or parallel to bed joints— a comparative study
J. Kubica
Superficial strengthening of AAC block masonry using GFRP strips—diagonal compression tests of small wallettes
J. Kubica & I. Galman
Evaluation of mortar strength in existing masonry structures through a Minor Destructive Technique
D. Marastoni, A. Benedetti & L. Pela
Comparison between in situ experimental data and Italian code standard values
G. Marghella, A. Marzo, B. Carpani, M. Indirli & A. Formisano
Estimation of unreinforced tuff masonry compressive strength based on mortar and unit mechanical parameters
A. Marotta, D. Liberatore & L. Sorrentino
Experimental study on the mechanical performance of steel ties for brick masonry veneers
A. Martins, G. Vasconcelos & A. Campos Costa
Flexural strength of stack bonded masonry in one way horizontal bending: Influence of bed joint reinforcement
M.J. Masia, G. Simundic & A.W. Page
Compressive strength of brick masonry in existing buildings—research on samples cut from the structures
P. Matysek
Testing mechanical behavior of earthen mortar masonry: Studies on Palazzo Raimondi in Cremona
G. Mirabella Roberti, A.G. Landi & C. Tiraboschi
In-plane test campaign on different load-bearing URM typologies with thin shell and web clay units
P. Morandi, L. Albanesi & G. Magenes
Seismic behaviour of L- and T-shaped unreinforced masonry shear walls
C. Mordant, V. Denoel & H. Degee
Compressive strength behaviour of hollow clay block prims filled with bed joint mortar
M.R. Nascimento, I.R. Gomes & H.R. Roman
Mechanical characteristics of traditional type bricks used in repair interventions of byzantine monuments
I. Papayianni & M. Stefanidou
Shear strength of concrete block beams: Assessment of international codes and influence of shear span and longitudinal reinforcement
R.D. Pasquantonio, G.A. Parsekian, P.R.N. Soudais & J.S. Camacho
Complete experimental characterization of lime mortar and clay brick masonry
L. Pela, E. Canella, K. Kasioumi, P. Roca & D. Marastoni
Static-cyclic tests on I-shaped masonry wallettes with soft-layer bed joint
M. Petrović, B. Stojadinović & N. Mojsilović
Distortions and the way of damaging masonry walls supported on deflected structural elements
A. Piekarczyk & R. Jasiński
Experimental study on flexural properties of perforated concrete brick masonry materials
C.L. Pu, X. Li & X.L. Gu
Research on the full range stress-strain curve of autoclaved aerated concrete block masonry
S. Qin, X. Yang, J. Lu & T. Pi
Comparison of compressive strength of concrete block masonry prisms and solid concrete prisms
S. Rizaee, M.D. Hagel, P. Kaheh & N. Shrive
Effects of in-plane loading on the out-of-plane stability of slender reinforced concrete masonry shear walls
B.R. Robazza, T.Y. Yang, K.J. Elwood, D.L. Anderson, S. Brzev & B. McEwen
Requirements for execution classes
J.J. Roberts
Behavior of masonry wall with steel-fiber reinforced mortar for joints and plaster
A. Sadoon, M.K. Rahman, M.H. Baluch, M. Al-Osta & M. Alshugaa
Effect of vertical stresses on lateral in-plane response of brick masonry walls
H.U. Sajid, M. Ashraf, S.H. Sajid, S. Saeed & I. Azim
Reliability analysis of methods for utilization of partial factors in flexural failure mode of masonry shear walls
H. Salehi, M. Montazerolghaem & W. Jager
Test set-up and proposed testing procedure for the determination of masonry walls under in-plane shear loadings
D.C. Schermer
Characterization of lime-stabilized earthen mortars from historic masonry structures
M. Secco, A. Addis & G. Artioli
A review of research and experimental findings on the effects of hydrated (air) lime addition to cement-based masonry mortars on the properties of the mortars and associated masonry
A.S. Smith & R. Givens
Development of a masonry mortar freeze-thaw laboratory test method and the performance of CEM II mortar masonry panels
A.S. Smith & G.J. Edgell
Development of a new flatjack for hollow block masonry
M.O. Soriani, E.R. Sanches, G.A. Parsekian & M.P. Schuller
Statistical tests for the goodness of fit of mortar compressive strength distributions
L. Sorrentino, P. Infantino & D. Liberatore
A comparative study of the compression behaviour of thin layer mortared and conventional masonry
J.A. Thamboo & M. Dhanasekar
Out-of-plane shaking table tests on URM cavity walls
U. Tomassetti, F. Graziotti, A. Penna & G. Magenes
Seismic behaviour of multistorey plain masonry shear walls with openings: An experimental study
P. Triller, M. Tomaževič & M. Gams
A practical design method for flexural elements of dry-stacked post-tensioned masonry system
H. Urrego-Giraldo, R. Bonett-Diaz & J. Restrepo
Compression behaviour of structural clay block prisms with different shell and web thickness
C.Z. Valdameri, L.F. Coelho, K.M. Junior, M. Utzig & H.R. Roman
Compression and shear properties of masonry cut from walls, three to ninety-five years old, compared with laboratory made masonry
A.T. Vermeltfoort & D.R.W. Martens
Characterisation of historical fired clay bricks with small angle neutron scattering
A. Viani, K. Sotiriadis, P. Šašek, R. Ševčik & A. Len
In-situ mechanical characterization of existing masonry typologies: A research project in Italy finalized to update the structural codes
A. Vignoli, S. Boschi, C. Modena & E. Cescatti
Effective stiffness of unreinforced brick masonry walls
B.V. Wilding & K. Beyer
Experimental investigation of dry joint surface and closure characteristics of interlocking blocks under compression
T. Zahra, Z. Yin & M. Dhanasekar
Masonry repair & strengthening
Effectiveness of inorganic matrix–grid composites for strengthening masonry walls
A. Balsamo, D. Asprone, I. Iovinella, G. Maddaloni, C. Menna, A. Prota, F. Ceroni & A. Zinno
Use of FRP fabrics and stainless steel grids for strengthening brick masonry columns
G. Campione, L. Cavaleri, L. La Mendola & M. Papia
Effect of transversal steel connectors on the behavior of rubble stone-masonry walls: Two case studies in Italy
M. Candela, A. Borri, M. Corradi & L. Righetti
Investigation on multiple-leaf brickwork masonry walls under compression and shear
R. Capozucca & G. Pace
Experimental investigation on pre-cracked masonry specimens repaired by bed joints structural repointing
S. Casacci, A. Di Tommaso & C. Gentilini
The effect of different strengthening systems on the cracking of spandrel walls made of calcium silicate units
Ł. Drobiec
Retrofitting URM cavity walls for out-of-plane composite behaviour
M. Giaretton, K. Walsh, D. Dizhur, F. da Porto & J. Ingham
Influence of the water absorption on the performance of supplementary injection anchors inside masonry
B. Gigla
Core fill materials for the in-plane strengthening of concrete block shear walls
R.T. Harris & S.L. Lissel
Experimental in-plane cyclic response of unreinforced masonry walls versus strengthened walls using jacketing
M. Hrasnica, N. Ademović, S. Medić & F. Biberkić
Pull out testing of self-screwing retrofit wall to diaphragm anchorage system
N. Ismail & H. El-Hassan
Effects of eco-friendly ductile cementitious composites (EDCC) on dynamic characteristics of hollow concrete masonry walls
P. Kaheh & N. Shrive
Influence of eco-friendly ductile cementitious composites (EDCC) on in-plane behaviour of hollow concrete masonry walls
P. Kaheh, N. Shrive, S. Soleimani-Dashtaki & N. Banthia
Modelling of tuff masonry walls retrofitted with inorganic matrix–grid composites
G.P. Lignola, C. D’Ambra, A. Prota & F. Ceroni
Shear behaviour of Fiber Reinforced Mortar strengthened masonry walls built with limestone blocks and hydraulic mortar
F. Micelli, M.S. Sciolti, M. Leone, M.A. Aiello & A. Dudine
Structural performances of masonry beam strengthening with FRP sheets
P. Munjal, S.B. Singh & N. Thammishetti
Aramid fibres for conservative intervention on masonry structures
E. Pinotti, C. Casalegno, R. Ceravolo & C. Surace
Use of superficial reinforcement for reducing the seismic vulnerability of unreinforced masonry houses in Peru
D. Torrealva & A. Alza
The strengthening of mansonry structures through the combined use of the joint resealing and Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) systems: The case study of the Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori le Mura in Rome
A. Trimboli, G. Mantegazza, M. Tommasini & E. Cerasi
Experimental and numerical investigation on collar-jointed masonry walls
C. Wang, J.P. Forth, N. Nikitas & V. Sarhosis
New construction techniques/technologies
Innovative insulation technique for reducing heat loss in veneer masonry walls
E. Alkhateeb, H. Youssef & W. Jaeger
How modularity, block size and thin layer mortar can lead to higher productivity and sustainable constructions
O. Arce, H. Vekemans & F. de Bever
Prefabricated thin layers of mortar for masonry
W. Brameshuber, M. Graubohm & D. Saenger
Seismic isolation in masonry buildings: Technological and economic issues
P. Clemente, F. Bontempi & A. Boccamazzo
The influence of a thin mortar layer on a mortarless masonry wall system
F.S. Fonseca & J.G. Eixenberger
Design of basement walls under lateral earth pressure
V. Forster & C-A. Graubner
Fastening of windows in vertically perforated thermal insulating clay unit masonry
U. Meyer, J. Kuenzlen, E. Scheller, W. Jehl, J. Novak, N. Sack & T. Feth
Out-of-plane behavior of an interlocking masonry unit
C.B. Thomson, B.D. Weldon & S. Biadora
Research progress and low-carbon property of reinforced concrete block masonry structures in China
F.L. Wang, X.C. Zhang & F. Zhu
Reinforced & confined masonry
Application of Strut-and-Tie Model for seismic design of confined masonry shear walls
S. Brzev & J.J. Perez Gavilan
Comparative assessment of externally rendered and internally grouted reinforced hollow concrete dry stacked masonry walls subject to out-of-plane bending
R. Dhanasekar & M. Ferozkhan
System-level seismic performance assessment of an asymmetrical reinforced concrete block building with boundary elements
M. Ezzeldin, W. El-Dakhakhni & L. Wiebe
Out-of-plane behaviour of slender reinforced masonry walls for tall single storey buildings: Design procedure
B. Ferracuti, L. Bacci & M. Savoia
Influence of lap splice termination in concrete block masonry
C. Galliot & L.R. Feldman
Experimental analysis of in-plane shear strength of reinforced concrete masonry walls and its seismic behavior
D.A. Hidalgo-Leiva, A.H. Barbat, L.G. Pujades & D. Acuna-Garcia
Research of bed joints reinforced masonry walls with openings made of calcium silicate units horizontally sheared
R. Jasiński
Design of special reinforced masonry shear walls in the U.S.
G.R. Kingsley, T. Gangel & P.B. Shing
Experimental investigation of confined masonry infill walls
J.M. Leal G., J.J. Perez Gavilan, J.H. Castorena G. & J.I. Velazquez D.
Reconstruction of a rural building damaged by 2012 Emilia earthquake using tall reinforced masonry walls designed accounting for p-Δ effects
F. Mosele, L. Barbieri & F. Botti
Shear strength of confined masonry walls with transverse reinforcement
J.J. Perez Gavilan E. & A.I. Cruz O.
Applied equations for reinforced masonry elements subject to seismic bending plus compression
J.G. Tawresey & F.S. Dill
Bed joint reinforcement and the load bearing capacity of masonry beams
A.T. Vermeltfoort
Seismic performance & vulnerability assessment
Seismic demand, deformability and damage of masonry buildings
D.P. Abrams
Experimental research on the seismic behaviour of contemporary masonry chimney systems
V. Bosiljkov, D. Antolinc, G. Steinecker & S. Plaskan
Seismic vulnerability analysis for masonry hospital structures: Expeditious and detailed methods
A. Ciavattone, A. Vignoli & H.G. Matthies
Shake table testing of retrofitted clay brick masonry chimneys
D. Dizhur, J. Ingham & M. Giaretton
Performance of unreinforced masonry and infilled RC buildings during the 2015 Gorkha, Nepal earthquake sequence
D. Dizhur, J. Ingham, M. Griffith, D. Biggs & A. Schultz
Seismic vulnerability assessment of existing masonry buildings by nonlinear static analyses and fragility curves
M. Fava, M. Munari, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Dynamic deformability evaluated by series of shaking table tests of full-scale models of masonry houses
T. Hanazato, H. Seno, Y. Niitsu, H. Imai, T. Narafu, T. Mikoshiba & C. Minowa
Damage detection of an unreinforced stone masonry two storeys building based on damping estimate
L.A.S. Kouris, A. Penna & G. Magenes
Assessment of seismic behaviour of masonry minarets by discrete element method
O. Saygılı & E. Caktı
Study of compressive strength of historical masonry structures for reliability assessment
S. Seyedain Boroujeni & N.G. Shrive
Proposed multivariate predictive approach of masonry wall seismic performance
A.S. Siam, W.M. Hussein & W.W. El-Dakhakhni
Damage and vulnerability assessment of URM buildings after the 2012 Northern Italy earthquakes
S. Taffarel, M. Giaretton, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Seismic vulnerability assessment of clustered historical centers: Fragility curves based on local collapse mechanisms analyses
S. Taffarel, M. Caliman, M.R. Valluzzi, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Seismic vulnerability assessment on a territorial scale based on a Bayesian approach
S. Taffarel, G.P. Campostrini, L. Rosato, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Seismic retrofit system for single leaf masonry buildings in Groningen
O.S. Turkmen, A.T. Vermeltfoort & D.R.W. Martens
Probabilistic seismic response analysis of existing masonry structures
M. Vailati, G. Monti, M.J. Khazna, R. Realfonzo & M. De Iuliis
Seismic vulnerability assessment of corner buildings in the historical centre of Timisoara
C. Valotto, S. Taffarel, C. Marson, M. Munari, F. da Porto & C. Modena
Structural assessment of existing buildings subjected to induced earthquakes in the Netherlands
A. van den Bos & A. Garofano
The infilled RC structures performance in the 25th April, 2015 Gorkha Nepal earthquake: Observations and dynamic characterization tests
H. Varum, N. Vila-Pouca, A. Furtado, J. Oliveira, A. Arede & H. Rodrigues
Biography
Claudio Modena is full professor of Structural Engineering at the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering of the University of Padova, and holder of the courses of "Construction Technology" and "Theory and Design of Bridges" at the School of Engineering. He is co-coordinator of the Advanced Master Course in Structural Analysis of Monuments and Historical Constructions (Master Erasmus Mundus SAHC) and Director of the Material Testing Laboratory at the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering in Padova. Professor Modena is also member of many international scientific and technical committees, such as ICOMOS-ISCARSAH, UNESCO, RILEM, CIB, CEN, ECTP-FACH, UNI. He is author of over 500 publications, and the main fields of interest are theoretical/experimental techniques and procedures (test methods, monitoring) for the structural evaluation of historic constructions, development and mechanical characterisation of materials and techniques (both traditional and innovative) for repairing/strengthening existing constructions, procedures for the assessment and mitigation of the seismic vulnerability of existing masonry structures.
Francesca da Porto is associate professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental, Architectural Engineering of the University of Padova. She is holder of the courses "Aseismic design of building structures" and "Structural analysis and Design 2 and laboratory" at the School of Engineering, and is also vice dean for Buildings and Safety. She coordinates and has coordinated several European research projects, as well as R&D activities funded by the industry. She is Vice President of the Commission for Structural Engineering – Masonry Structures of the Italian Normative Body and Italian representative at CEN. She is also founder partner of EXPIN srl – Advanced Structural Control, a spin-off company of the University of Padova. The main fields of interest are seismic engineering applied to historic and new masonry constructions, mechanical characterization of materials and techniques, numerical modelling and seismic evaluation of buildings structural behaviour.
Maria Rosa Valluzzi is associate professor at the Department of Cultural Heritage of the University of Padova and holder of the courses "Preservative Design for Monuments and Historic Buildings" and "Restoration and laboratory". She is member of many scientific and normative bodies, such as UNI, CEN and RILEM and founder partner of EXPIN srl – Advanced Structural Control, a spin-off company of the University of Padova. She has more than 230 publications and was awarded the RILEM medal "Robert l’Heremite". Her main areas of interest are the analysis of conservation problems of historical buildings and construction materials, by means of experimental research, numerical modelling and application of both traditional and innovative techniques; the assessment and mitigation of the seismic vulnerability of existing masonry structures.