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S S Lokras - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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steam cured stabilised soil blocks for Masonry Construction
Energy and Buildings, 1998Co-Authors: B Venkatarama V Reddy, S S LokrasAbstract:Energy-efficient, economical and durable building materials are essential for sustainable Construction practices. The paper deals with production and properties of energy-efficient steam-cured stabilised soil blocks used fbr Masonry Construction. Problems of mixing expansive soil and lime, and production of blocks using soil-lime mixtures have been discussed briefly. Details of steam curing of stabilised soil blocks and properties of such blocks are given. A comparison of energy content of steam-cured soil blocks and burnt bricks is presented. It has been shown that energy-efficient steam cured soil blocks (consuming 35% less thermal energy compared to burnt clay bricks) having high compressive strength can be easily produced in a decentralised manner.
R Seracino - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bond behavior of near surface mounted frp strips bonded to modern clay brick Masonry prisms influence of strip orientation and compression perpendicular to the strip
Journal of Composites for Construction, 2009Co-Authors: R B Petersen, Mark J Masia, R SeracinoAbstract:In this paper the results of 18 pull tests performed on clay brick Masonry prisms strengthened with near-surface mounted carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips are presented. The pull tests were designed to add to the existing database and investigate variables significant to Masonry Construction. FRP was bonded to solid clay brick Masonry; FRP aligned both perpendicular and parallel to the bed joint; and in the case of FRP reinforcement aligned parallel to the bed joint, compression applied perpendicular to the strip was used to simulate vertical compression load in Masonry walls. Results including bond strength, critical bond length, and the local bond-slip relationship are presented as well as a discussion on the effect of the new variables on these results.
B Venkatarama V Reddy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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moisture transport in cement stabilised soil brick mortar interface and implications on Masonry bond strength
2019Co-Authors: B Venkatarama V Reddy, Vineeta Nikhil, M NikhilashAbstract:Interfacial bond development between Masonry unit and the mortar is due to mechanical interlocking of cement hydration products into the brick pores. The paper presents results of investigations on moisture transport from fresh mortar bed to the cement-stabilised soil brick (CSSB) and its implications on the CSSB Masonry bond strength. Three types of mortars (cement mortar, cement-lime mortar and cement-soil mortar) and one type of CSSB were considered in the experiments. The results show that the CSSB’s absorb moisture rapidly in the initial soaking period and attain 75% saturation in about 20 min. The fresh mortars loose considerable amount of water due to brick suction and the water–cement ratio reduces drastically in the initial one hour of contact with the bricks. Use of partially saturated (50–75%) CSSB’s for Masonry Construction yield maximum bond strength and is therefore recommended.
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steam cured stabilised soil blocks for Masonry Construction
Energy and Buildings, 1998Co-Authors: B Venkatarama V Reddy, S S LokrasAbstract:Energy-efficient, economical and durable building materials are essential for sustainable Construction practices. The paper deals with production and properties of energy-efficient steam-cured stabilised soil blocks used fbr Masonry Construction. Problems of mixing expansive soil and lime, and production of blocks using soil-lime mixtures have been discussed briefly. Details of steam curing of stabilised soil blocks and properties of such blocks are given. A comparison of energy content of steam-cured soil blocks and burnt bricks is presented. It has been shown that energy-efficient steam cured soil blocks (consuming 35% less thermal energy compared to burnt clay bricks) having high compressive strength can be easily produced in a decentralised manner.
R B Petersen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bond behavior of near surface mounted frp strips bonded to modern clay brick Masonry prisms influence of strip orientation and compression perpendicular to the strip
Journal of Composites for Construction, 2009Co-Authors: R B Petersen, Mark J Masia, R SeracinoAbstract:In this paper the results of 18 pull tests performed on clay brick Masonry prisms strengthened with near-surface mounted carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips are presented. The pull tests were designed to add to the existing database and investigate variables significant to Masonry Construction. FRP was bonded to solid clay brick Masonry; FRP aligned both perpendicular and parallel to the bed joint; and in the case of FRP reinforcement aligned parallel to the bed joint, compression applied perpendicular to the strip was used to simulate vertical compression load in Masonry walls. Results including bond strength, critical bond length, and the local bond-slip relationship are presented as well as a discussion on the effect of the new variables on these results.
Mark J Masia - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bond behavior of near surface mounted frp strips bonded to modern clay brick Masonry prisms influence of strip orientation and compression perpendicular to the strip
Journal of Composites for Construction, 2009Co-Authors: R B Petersen, Mark J Masia, R SeracinoAbstract:In this paper the results of 18 pull tests performed on clay brick Masonry prisms strengthened with near-surface mounted carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips are presented. The pull tests were designed to add to the existing database and investigate variables significant to Masonry Construction. FRP was bonded to solid clay brick Masonry; FRP aligned both perpendicular and parallel to the bed joint; and in the case of FRP reinforcement aligned parallel to the bed joint, compression applied perpendicular to the strip was used to simulate vertical compression load in Masonry walls. Results including bond strength, critical bond length, and the local bond-slip relationship are presented as well as a discussion on the effect of the new variables on these results.