Innovation in flat-jack application to evaluate modern high-strength hollow concrete block masonry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119341
Abstract: Abstract Flat-jack testing is considered efficient in the analysis of historical masonry built with stones or solid bricks. The advantage of this technique is obtaining important properties to a structural analysis, such as the stress-strain… read more here.
Keywords: strength; flat jack; block masonry; application ... See more keywords
A finite-element-based approach to quantify the impact of bed joint reinforcement on the compressive strength of vertically perforated clay block masonry
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112277
Abstract: Abstract Since lateral tensile stresses trigger failure of vertically perforated clay block masonry under vertical loading, reinforcement of the bed joints introduces a new way to improve the vertical resistance of masonry. The aim of… read more here.
Keywords: compressive strength; clay block; strength; block masonry ... See more keywords
Experimental study on basic mechanical properties of lightweight self-insulation concrete block masonry in Northeast cold region
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-14346-9
Abstract: In this paper, mechanical and thermal properties of block type are optimized to ensure a more reasonable stress distribution for the self-insulating block. Based on the mix - ratios provided by the standards and considering… read more here.
Keywords: block; block masonry; concrete block; masonry ... See more keywords
Strength of Hollow Compressed Stabilized Earth-Block Masonry Prisms
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/7854721
Abstract: Earth represents an ecological building material that is thought to reduce the carbon footprint at a point in its life cycle. However, it is very important to eliminate the undesirable properties of soil in an… read more here.
Keywords: strength; block masonry; earth block; stabilized earth ... See more keywords
Compressive Behavior of Fully Grouted Concrete Bond Beam Block Masonry Prisms
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18112589
Abstract: This paper presents a study on the uniaxial compressive behavior of fully grouted concrete bond beam block masonry prisms. A total of 45 (i.e., 9 hollow and 36 fully grouted) specimens were tested, and the… read more here.
Keywords: fully grouted; bond beam; block masonry; masonry ... See more keywords