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- Title
- Research in Progress on Masonry Construction. Conference Proceedings Held at Marina Del Rey, California on March 1980.
- File
- PB81106106.pdf
- Author(s)
- Noland, J. L.; Amrhein, J. E.
- Source
- National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Engineering and Applied Science., March 1980, 318 p.
- Abstract
- Several objectives were served by this conference: (1) to present an overview of masonry research in progress and recently completed; (2) to allow for in-depth presentation and discussion of masonry research in progress or recently completed; and (3) to help establish a sense of community among researchers. Abstracts of sixteen papers are presented on the following topics: Shaking Table Study of Single-Story Masonry Houses; Planar Mechanics of Fully Grouted Concrete Masonry; Seismic Behavior of Masonry Piers; An Evaluation of Masonry Bolts for Seismic Applications; A Finite Element Model to Predict Inter-Laminar Shearing; Current Research on Differential Movement Between Structural Frames and Masonry Panel Walls; Elimination of Progressive Collapse in Masonry Structures; Transforming Research into Building Requirements; Building Standards Development for Strengthening Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Seismic Areas; Investigation of Reinforced Brick Masonry Buildings Undamaged by the San Fernando Earthquake; An Evaluation of Non-Destructive Test Methods to Masonry; Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings; An Overview of Masonry Research in Canada; Strength of Concrete Masonry Under Biaxial Stresses; and Safety of Existing Structures. Proceedings also include reports of four problem-solving (or proposing) working groups. Appendices include a list of conference registrants and an author index.
- Keywords
- Masonry; Construction materials; Finite element analysis; Construction industry; Earthquake engineering; Bricks; Buildings; Meetings; Nondestructive tests; Progressive collapse; Earthquakes; Structural analysis