A study is presented on the use of a non-standard 40× 40× 40 mm 3 specimen for the
experimental measurement of the compressive strength of solid fired clay bricks extracted …

Relationships between brick compressive strength and results attained from different types
of tests were explored in order to identify a suitable non-destructive assessment technique to …

The aim of the paper was to analyze the effect of the different influencing factors on the
compressive strength of a solid, clay brick. The effect of the surface polishing, the height …

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

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 …

Interest in traditional unfired clay building materials has grown in the UK in recent years.
Although the use of traditional vernacular techniques, such as cob, adobe and rammed …

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 …

This study was conducted to assess the relationships among firing temperature, colour
components and compressive strength of bricks. Lightness (L*) and chromaticity (a* and b*) …

This paper presents the results of an extensive set of material characterisation tests
performed on unreinforced clay brick masonry. The results of these experiments allow for the …

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 …