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Innovative solutions for masonry structures : conception, testing and application

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Resumo:The evolution of structural masonry is briefly reviewed, from old thrust line behavior to modern global behavior using shear walls. For modern structural masonry, the use of unreinforced, confined and reinforced masonry is addressed, discussing the influence of seismic hazard and presenting different solutions adopted in developed countries. Finally, two building systems for modern masonry structures recently developed at University of Minho are presented, one based on lightweight concrete blocks and another based on normal concrete blocks. The experimental and numerical work carried out is addressed, together with conclusions on the performance of the system for in-plane lateral loading.
Autores principais:Lourenço, Paulo B.
Outros Autores:Vasconcelos, Graça; Gouveia, João P.
Assunto:Building technology Structural masonry Testing Truss reinforcement
Ano:2008
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:comunicação em conferência
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
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Resumo:The evolution of structural masonry is briefly reviewed, from old thrust line behavior to modern global behavior using shear walls. For modern structural masonry, the use of unreinforced, confined and reinforced masonry is addressed, discussing the influence of seismic hazard and presenting different solutions adopted in developed countries. Finally, two building systems for modern masonry structures recently developed at University of Minho are presented, one based on lightweight concrete blocks and another based on normal concrete blocks. The experimental and numerical work carried out is addressed, together with conclusions on the performance of the system for in-plane lateral loading.