This paper presents part of a research into the small scale modelling of masonry. Small scale testing of masonry has been carried out by many authors, but few have attempted a systematic determination of the parameters that affect masonry at a small scale. The effect of increasing mortar strength and different sand gradings under compression were investigated. The results show masonry strength ...

This paper presents part of a research into the small scale modelling of masonry. Small scale testing of masonry has been carried out by many authors, but few have attempted a systematic determination of the parameters that affect masonry at a small scale. The effect of increasing mortar strength and different sand gradings under compression were investigated. The results show masonry strength ...

The mechanical response of stone masonry depends on the properties of the components and also on the typology created by the stone units and the mortar joints. While the influence of the component strength on masonry is relatively well studied, mainly due to the difficulty of varying the masonry typology systematically, few research studies have been devoted to its influence on masonry properti...

When testing multi-storey structures, most testing facilities require the testing of a reduced-scale model. A literature review on tests of scaled masonry structural components revealed that scaling of masonry was rather challenging and often significant differences in stiffness, strength and failure mechanisms between the different sized masonry were reported. This paper addresses the scaling ...

The renovation and refurbishment of existing envelopes RC buildings are usually performed, focusing only on improving their structural or thermal energy characteristics. However, international concern about the sustainability resilience building structures demands rethinking retrofitting techniques that tackle both aspects simultaneously, making more efficient seismic safer. Based this motivati...

Abstract Fabric-reinforced cementitious matrix (FRCM) composites, also known as textile-reinforced mortars (TRMs), represent a new advancement in structural repair and reinforcement technology. Aiming to improve the energy efficiency seismic performance of existing buildings, this research focused on development an FRCM system combination with phase change materials (PCMs) extruded polystyrene ...

Within the scope of literature, influence openings within infill walls that are bounded by a reinforced concrete frame and excited seismic drift forces in both in- out-of-plane direction is still uncharted. Therefore, 3D micromodel was developed calibrated thereafter, to gain more insight topic. The micromodels were against their equivalent physical test specimens in-plane, driven tests on fram...