ASSESSMENT OF STRENGTH OF THIN-LAYER BRICKWORK AS PART OF COMPOSITE STRUCTURES

Introduction. The evaluation of structure performance on the basis experimental studies full-size facade samples exhibits significant advantages over computational models, allowing deformation scheme in real conditions to be visualized, while taking into account installation failures actual materials. Aim. In this work, strength characteristics structures for subsequent use calculation and theoretical substantiation design technical solutions were determined. Materials methods. article presents results laboratory tests under construction high-strength brick facing installed facades buildings using metal substructures. Studying life-size direct destructive methods allowed limits determined when constructing niches, along with confirming necessity chases thin-layer brickwork. Results. By characteristic dependencies plotted processing obtained data, load was determined, nature sample destruction maximum displacements, at which a loss adhesion between bricks mortar brickwork joint occurs. Conclusion. Conducting full-scale is essential due lack regulatory documents considered article, as well obtain initial data calculating load-bearing capacity combined structures. test will used assessing action guides part composite