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Title Brick and Block Masonry : Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press LLC Aug. 2016 Florence : Taylor & Francis Group [distributor]

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Contents Cover ; Half Title ; Title Page ; Copyright Page ; Table of Contents ; Preface ; Organisation ; Sponsors ; Keynotes ; Modern and ancient masonry: Nature and role of the binder ; Multi-scale analysis of masonry structures based on discrete element method
Green building programs in the USA and sustainable design strategies utilizing masonry Some considerations on testing and experimental simulation of seismic behaviour of masonry walls and buildings ; Analysis of masonry structures
Comparative seismic assessment of masonry towers through nonlinear analysis: The RiSEM experience Closed form homogenization model for masonry in-plane loaded ; Some remarks on the dynamic characterization of historical architectural complexes in the context of seismic performance assessment
Summary Brick and Block Masonry - Trends, Innovations and Challengescontains the lectures and regular papers presented at the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016). The contributions cover major topics: - Analysis of masonry structures - Bond of composites to masonry - Building physics and durability - Case studies - Codes and standards - Conservation of historic buildings - Earthen constructions - Eco-materials and sustainability - Fire resistance, blasts, and impacts - Masonry bridges, arches and vaults - Masonry infill walls and RC frames - Masonry materials and testing - Masonry repair and strengthening - New construction techniques and technologies - Reinforced and confined masonry - Seismic performance and vulnerability assessment In an ever-changing world, in which innovations are rapidly implemented but soon surpassed, the challenge for masonry, the oldest and most traditional building material, is that it can address the increasingly pressing requirements of quality of living, safety, and sustainability. This abstracts volume and full paper USB device, focusing on challenges, innovations, trends and ideas related to masonry, in both research and building practice, will proof to be a valuable source of information for researchers and practitioners, masonry industries and building management authorities, construction professionals and educators
Audience College Audience CRC Press LLC
Subject Building, Brick.
Masonry.
masonry (building materials)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General.
Building, Brick
Masonry
Form Electronic book
Author Modena, Claudio, editor
Da Porto, F., editor
Valluzzi, M. R., editor
ISBN 1498795927
9781498795920
9781315342665
1315342669