In this study, artificial intelligence algorithms are proposed for estimating the compressive strength of hollow concrete block masonry prisms, including neural networks (ANN) …
Concrete hollow block masonry is widely used in North American and Australasian countries because it enables to accommodate grouting and reinforcement to resist higher axial and …
The behavior of rubberized interlocking masonry walls is substantially influenced by the properties of the waste materials used, which makes them behave differently from …
Q Zhou, F Wang, F Zhu - Construction and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper proposes the use of artificial neural networks and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems for estimating the compressive strength of hollow concrete block masonry prisms …
The results of a combined experimental program and numerical modeling program to evaluate the behavior of ungrouted hollow concrete blocks prisms under uniaxial …
ROG Martins, GH Nalon, RCS Sant'Ana… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper aims to evaluate the influence of concrete blocks and grout's properties on the masonry's compressive strength and stiffness. Prisms were produced with blocks and grouts …
N Sathiparan - Materials Today Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Grouted masonry, a technique employing grout-filled hollow concrete blocks, offers superior strength to conventional hollow blocks. Existing methods rely on empirical equations that …
M Martínez, S Atamturktur - Journal of Building Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
In dry-stack concrete masonry systems, masonry units are laid without mortar joints, reducing the cost and the time required for construction. Despite these advantages …
Waste materials may be used as raw materials for interlocking masonry products in order to contribute to sustainable development and environmental protection. Rubberized concrete …