This book discusses the main mechanical features of masonry buildings and the peculiarities that affect their structural behaviour. It also examines technical information regarding accidents that have occurred in recent years in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, along with the historical records of these events, followed by indications of the causes for the collapse.
The book offers extensive experimental results that make it possible to identify the contribution of several mortar rendering layers to the load capacity of the tested specimens. Lastly, it explores the factors that influenced the load capacity of the tested specimens.Table of Content
Introduction.- Physical and Hygrothermal Material Properties.- Influence of Reinforced Mortar Coatings on the Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms.- Structural Performance.- Conclusions.
Buy this ebook and get 1 more FREE!
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 70 ● ISBN 9783030032708 ● File size 5.8 MB ● Publisher Springer International Publishing ● City Cham ● Country CH ● Published 2018 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 6771319 ● Copy protection Social DRM