Ground-penetrating radar for the structural evaluation of masonry bridges: Results and interpretational tools
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) has shown good potential in providing valuable information
for the evaluation of masonry structures. We used GPR to survey several stone arch bridges …
for the evaluation of masonry structures. We used GPR to survey several stone arch bridges …
Non-destructive methodologies in the assessment of the masonry arch bridge of Traba, Spain
Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is one of the most recommended non-destructive
techniques in bridge inspection. The medieval Traba bridge (NW Spain) was evaluated with …
techniques in bridge inspection. The medieval Traba bridge (NW Spain) was evaluated with …
Geometric issues and ultimate load capacity of masonry arch bridges from the northwest Iberian Peninsula
DV Oliveira, PB Lourenço, C Lemos - Engineering Structures, 2010 - Elsevier
This paper reports the results from a geometrical survey carried out on 59 segmental
masonry arch bridges from Portugal and Spain, with a focus on the adjacent geographical …
masonry arch bridges from Portugal and Spain, with a focus on the adjacent geographical …
Ancient clay bricks: manufacture and properties
Clay brick masonry is one of the oldest and most durable construction techniques used by
mankind. Masonry consists of manually built stable stacks of small elements, with or without …
mankind. Masonry consists of manually built stable stacks of small elements, with or without …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of cross section aspect ratio and bearing surfaces treatment on the compressive strength of solid fired clay brick specimens
This study addresses the evaluation of the confinement effect in the experimental
determination of compressive strength in solid fired clay units. The experimental campaign …
determination of compressive strength in solid fired clay units. The experimental campaign …
Photogrammetric 3D modelling and mechanical analysis of masonry arches: An approach based on a discontinuous model of voussoirs
This article shows the application of close range photogrammetry to the generation of
accurate 3D geometric models for the subsequent evaluation of the condition state of …
accurate 3D geometric models for the subsequent evaluation of the condition state of …
Experimental characterization of the mechanical behaviour of components and materials of stone masonry railway bridges
This article focuses on the experimental characterization of constituent materials of stone
masonry railway bridges. The study refers to two railway bridges, an overpass in Durrães …
masonry railway bridges. The study refers to two railway bridges, an overpass in Durrães …
Inspection and diagnosis system for gypsum plasters in partition walls and ceilings
A Pereira, F Palha, J de Brito, JD Silvestre - Construction and Building …, 2011 - Elsevier
This paper presents an expert system to support the inspection and diagnosis of gypsum
plasters applied to partition walls and ceilings (inner gypsum plasters–IGP). This system …
plasters applied to partition walls and ceilings (inner gypsum plasters–IGP). This system …
GPR evaluation of the Roman masonry arch bridge of Lugo (Spain)
Many masonry arch bridges are historical constructions still in use within the transportation
infrastructure. As their modern functionalities are different from those for which they were …
infrastructure. As their modern functionalities are different from those for which they were …
Assessment of historic brickwork under compression and comparison with available equations
Y Boffill, H Blanco, I Lombillo, L Villegas - Construction and Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …
from lime mortars, given the time necessary to assure the mortar carbonation. Thus, this …