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Brick-Mortar Bond and Masonry Compressive Strength
G Sarangapani,G Sarangapani,B. V. Venkatarama Reddy,B. V. Venkatarama Reddy,K. S. Jagadish,K. S. Jagadish +5 more
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In this paper, the influence of bond strength on masonry compressive strength has been examined through an experimental program using local bricks and mortars, and the results clearly indicate that an increase in bond strength, while keeping the mortar strength constant, leads to a significant increase in the compressive strengths of masonry.Abstract:
This paper focuses on some issues pertaining to brick-mortar bond and masonry compressive strength Failure theories for masonry under compression make the assumption that the bond between brick and mortar remains intact at the time of failure of the brick or mortar The influence of bond strength on masonry compressive strength is not fully accounted for in these failure theories In this investigation, the influence of bond strength on masonry compressive strength has been examined through an experimental program using local bricks and mortars Masonry prism compressive strength has been determined when the brick-mortar bond strength is varied over a wide range without altering the strength and deformation characteristics of the brick and mortar Brick-mortar bond strength has been determined through flexure bond strength and shear bond strength tests A relationship between the masonry prism compressive strength and bond strength has been obtained The results clearly indicate that an increase in bond strength, while keeping the mortar strength constant, leads to an increase in the compressive strength of masonryread more
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Mechanics of Masonry in Compression
W. Scott McNary,Daniel P. Abrams +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the strength and deformation of masonry under uniaxial concentric compressive force were investigated under a triaxial compression test and a BiaXial tension compressive test.
Effects of Water on Mortar-Brick Bond
TL;DR: In this article, the quality of bond in masonry is, to a large extent, a function of the hydration conditions and the mortar composition of the mortar-brick interface.
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Flexural bond strength of masonry using various blocks and mortars
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of mortar composition and strength on the flexural bond strength of masonry has been examined by testing stack-bonded prisms using a modified bond wrench test set-up.
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Failure criterion for brickwork in axial compression
TL;DR: In this paper, a failure criterion for brickwork in axial compression was proposed, based on a finite element analysis of the lateral stress distribution in brickwork under axial compressive compression, which clarified the mode of failure observed in axially loaded bricks.