Interventions in historic brick buildings require an exhaustive analysis of the current
characteristics of bricks in order to establish the role performed by these elements in the …

The aim of this article is to present the results of compressive strength tests for bricks from
different historical periods. The studies were conducted on hand-molded and mechanically …

The mechanical characterization of masonry is of paramount importance for the structural
assessment of historical constructions against both vertical and horizontal actions. In …

This study addressed the mechanical behaviour of a natural stone masonry typical from the
Spanish Romanesque, both in Heritage and conventional buildings. The objective of this …

A comparative analysis is presented between the mechanical properties of concrete blocks
masonry that are used in the construction of houses in Argentina (city of Mendoza) and …

The research presented in this paper investigates the mechanical properties under
compressive loads of a natural stone masonry. Selected materials and arrangement are …

This work investigates the mechanical behaviour of lime mortar and clay brick masonry by
presenting the results of a comprehensive experimental program carried out in the …

Strengthening interventions on existing structures, especially in the case of Architectural
Heritage, require an in-depth knowledge of construction techniques, geometry and materials …

There is a lack of knowledge related to laboratory results on historic brick masonry made
from lime mortars, given the time necessary to assure the mortar carbonation. Thus, this …

Compressive strength is one of the basic parameters necessary for the analysis of the
bearing capacity of existing masonry structures and assessment of their safety. In order to …