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

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 …

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 …

An accurate experimental, numerical and analytical analysis of masonry structures is only
possible if detailed information on the mechanical properties of masonry materials is known …

In this study, the suitability of determining masonry compressive strength by using the
following two moderately destructive techniques was evaluated:(i) testing bricks and mortar …

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 …

Reflecting the recent European Directives concerning building energy efficiency, two new
envelope masonry systems were developed in Portugal. The main scope was to realise …

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

In order to define the seismic vulnerability of ancient brick masonries and to design
restoration and retrofitting interventions, the estimation of masonry mechanical properties …