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Tube jack testing for irregular masonry walls: prototype development and testing

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Resumo:This paper presents the development and initial testing of tube-jack prototypes for the enhanced non-destructive testing method called tube-jack testing. The tube-jack system is being developed to provide a less destructive method than traditional flat-jack testing for determination of mechanical characteristics and stress states in irregular masonry walls. PVC, rubber, and latex tube-jack prototypes were constructed and tested using various methods. Rubber and latex prototypes were improved with fabric socks added to the design. Final conclusions suggest further tube-jack prototype testing with the modified prototypes in larger masonry specimens and investigation into the effects of horizontal stresses induced by the pressurization.
Autores principais:Ramos, Luís F.
Outros Autores:Manning, Elizabeth Campbell; Fernandes, Francisco Manuel Carvalho Pinto; Fangueiro, Raúl; Azenha, Miguel; Cruz, Juliana; Sousa, Christoph Fernandes
Assunto:Tube-jack testing Flat-jack testing NDTs Finite element method
Ano:2013
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso restrito
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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