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Distortions and the way of damaging masonry walls supported on deflected structural elements

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Abstract

The article presents some results of experimental tests on masonry walls in the full-scale with openings and solid walls made of silicate masonry units. The walls were subjected to simultaneous incrementing vertical compression loads and deflection of the structure which they are supported on. The work describes cracking and the mechanism of damaging the walls depending on the way of their perforation and presents the values of deflection and wall distortion angle at which the first cracks are formed and when wall failure takes place.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBrick and Block Masonry
Subtitle of host publicationTrends, Innovations and Challenges - Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016
EditorsC. Modena, F. da Porto, M.R. Valluzzi
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages1815-1822
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9781138029996
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 - Padova, Italy
Duration: 26 Jun 2016 → 30 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameBrick and Block Masonry: Trends, Innovations and Challenges - Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016

Conference

Conference16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPadova
Period26/06/16 → 30/06/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)

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