Hollow Concrete Block Masonry Research Articles

Analysis of concrete hollow block masonry prisms under eccentric compression

This Paper discusses the analysis of concrete hollow block masonry (HBM) prisms in running bond with difflerent block geometries under eccentric compression. Hollow blocks of unsymmetrical cross-sections with different percentages of solid area have been evoloved. Their behaviours in masonry prisms under eccentric compression have been compared with that of a conventional block with symmetrical cross-section, using a special-purpose three-dimensional elastic finite-element analysis program, developed adopting eight-noded isoparametric solid elements. The potential increase in the capacity of masonry with blocks of unsymmetrical sections is evaluated. The need to determine the enhancement in the capacity of masonry with hollow blocks of symmetrical and unsymmetrical cross-sections over the capacity of that with solid blocks, through systematic experimental investigations, is emphasized.

Elastic modulus and strength of hollow concrete block masonry with reference to the effect of lateral ties

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation to derive a formula for the short-term static modulus of elasticity Em of unfilled andfilled concrete blockwork masonry. The formula is based on the modulus of elasticity of each individual material used in the construction of blockwork masonry. The effects of using lateral ties as reinforcement on the behaviour, ductility and strength of concrete blockwork masonry are also investigated.

Behavior of Concrete Hollow‐Block Masonry Prisms under Axial Compression

In the design of concrete hollowblock masonry, different codes recommend different procedures for determination of the compressive strength of masonry. There is as yet no acceptance of a single sta...

Maçonneries armées de produits creux

Research work of the French CSTB involves the effect of reinforcement set in the joints of hollow masonry walls current in France. After reviewing the main results achieved in hollow brick masonry, the paper shows more recent results concerning concrete hollow block masonry, in particular bent elements, beams, lintels, thin beams, subject to a stress in their plan. This work will be continued by testing walls subject to stresses perpendicular to their plan.

Prestressed concrete hollow-block masonry

This paper deals with prestressed hollow-block bearing walls. A linear analysis, consisting in finding the Airy Stress Function is presented. On the basis of the numerical solution of a sufficient number of particular cases, design information is offered in the forms of easily applicable graphs. Laboratory experiments and follow-up on an actual construction showed good agreement between measured values and those predicted by analysis.