Brick Block Research Articles

Influence Of Short Shock Load On Response OfMasonry Structure

Numerical and experimental analysis of the dynamic response of a simple masonry structure is used for the derivation of a hypothesis of masonry failure under impact load. The load is generated by a pressure wave of very short duration in comparison with the 1 .st natural bending frequency of the structure. The paper shows the influence of the microdefects of the structure resulting from its loading near its ultimate strength on the magnitude of the dominant frequency and the response amplitude history. It determines the mode of structural failure and the conditions for the determination of the bearing capacity of the structure beyond the limit of the origin of the first cracks in the joints between brick blocks. The conclusions are compared with experimental results.

Thermal Performance of Perforated Brick, Hollow and Light-weight Block Construction in Tropics

ABSTRACT This paper deals with a study on the effect of thermal properties of hollow, perforated and lightweight block building components on the indoor climate. The experimental data collected during the severest days of summer and winter seasons of 1967 are reported. The effect of natural ventilation during night and the fan circulation during day on the indoor conditions has also been discussed. Results indicate that the observed data fits in well with the curve relating thermal damping and thermal time constant for insulated masonry structures which was given earlier.

Application of magnesia concrete and brick for the lining of electric furnaces

Self-setting magnesia concrete and solutions are applicable for the lining of electric furnaces in the form of blocks. The testing of magnesia concrete and basic brick blocks is recommended on an industrial level for the verification of their effectiveness in electric furnaces of different capacity.

Proposed Revised Standard Specifications for Portland Cement Stucco on Metal Lath, Brick, Tile or Concrete Block

Proposed Revised Standard Specifications for Portland Cement Stucco on Metal Lath, Brick, Tile or Concrete Block