Brick and Block Masonry
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Brick and Block Masonry

Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016

  1. 406 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Brick and Block Masonry

Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016

About this book

Brick and Block Masonry - Trends, Innovations and Challenges contains the lectures and regular papers presented at the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016).

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Organisation
  8. Sponsors
  9. Keynotes
  10. Analysis of masonry structures
  11. Bond of composites to masonry
  12. Building physics & durability
  13. Case studies
  14. Codes & standards
  15. Conservation of historic buildings
  16. Earthen constructions
  17. Eco-materials & sustainability
  18. Fire resistance, blasts & impacts
  19. Masonry bridges, arches & vaults
  20. Masonry infill walls & RC frames
  21. Masonry materials & testing
  22. Masonry repair & strengthening
  23. New construction techniques/technologies
  24. Reinforced & confined masonry
  25. Seismic performance & vulnerability assessment
  26. Author index