The solid clay brickwork of a 150 years-old bridge is studied through a compressive test on
cylinders (φ= 150 mm) proposed by UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer) and flat …

The assessment procedures for masonry structures require some mechanical parameters to
be defined for masonry, at least the compressive strength. Several theoretical approaches …

The compressive strength of eccentrically loaded masonry, affecting the strength of arches,
vaults, pillars and out-of-plane loaded masonry panels, is addressed in this paper both from …

The compressive strength of masonry is a relevant mechanical parameter playing a central
role in the assessment of masonry structures. In spite of a large number of experimental data …

The assessment of masonry structures ask some mechanical parameter to be defined, at
least the compressive strength. Several theoretical approaches have been developed but …

The assessment procedures for masonry structures ask for (at least) the compressive
strength of the material to be defined. Several theoretical approaches, based on the …

Theoretical approaches and code formulas assume the compressive strength of solid clay
brickwork as a function of the compressive strength of bricks and mortar. Such an approach …

This research presents an experimental and numerical study focusing on the compression
test of cylindrical samples core drilled from existing masonry walls. This method is suitable …

The assessment procedures for masonry arches and columns usually assume
homogeneous constitutive models for which strength and stiffness parameters are described …

This research is focused on the experimental characterisation of the compressive behaviour
of masonry in existing buildings. The proposed technique is based on in situ core drilling of …