scholarly journals The influence of the moisture content in historical masonry walls on the load bearing capacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 00100
Author(s):  
Monika Siewczynska ◽  
Barbara Ksit
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Reliable Determination ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Historical Masonry

The moisture content in historical masonry walls, particularly on the ground floor, caused by i.e. lack of damp insulation, is a phenomenon of common occurrence. It is usually analysed in terms of mycological changes, thermal insulation and frost damage. The paper discusses the influence of the increased moisture content on the weight and load bearing capacity of the structure. The determination of moisture content in masonry elements, performed during the inspection of the building, provides information from which an increase in the structure's weight can be defined. Reliable tests for the moisture content and compressive strength of masonry and mortar components are invasive, and the number of testing in historical buildings should be limited to the minimum necessary to preserve their vintage nature. As a result, the received overall picture of the work of masonry may not be consistent with its actual state since historical buildings could have been rebuilt or repaired, and consequently, contain masonry conversions made of various materials with different properties. Absorbability can serve here as an example as it is a factor that disrupts a reliable determination of load bearing capacity values of masonry structures. The article attempts to determine the change in load bearing capacity of a moist masonry structure compared to the original - in the air-dry state - for various types of historical masonry and mortar components. The main influence analysed was due to capillary action, whereas the effect of other sources of moisture, i.e. salinity, was excluded.

Assessment of Load-Bearing Capacity of Bridges

2017 ◽  
Vol 259 ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslav Navrátil ◽  
Michal Drahorád ◽  
Petr Ševčík
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Iterative Solution ◽  
Concrete Bridges ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Prestressed Concrete Bridges ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Non Linear

The paper aims to the determination of load-bearing capacity of reinforced/prestressed concrete bridges subjected to the combination of all components of internal forces according to Eurocode standards for assessment of existing structures. Undoubtedly bridge load rating is laborious hand-iterative process, especially when it comes to reinforced and/or prestressed concrete bridges. The engineer can spend days and weeks trials and errors in the estimation of bridge load-carrying capacity. The problem lies in the determination of load-bearing capacity of cross-section subjected to the combination of normal and shear forces, bending and torsional moments. Due to the different effects of permanent and variable loads and the non-linear behavior of structural materials, the problem becomes non-linear and its solution requires the use of suitable iterative method. Optimized iterative solution was implemented into IDEA StatiCa software and the results are presented in this paper.

Composite action in masonry walls under vertical in-plane loading: experimental results compared with predictions

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 449-462
Author(s):  
A.T. Vermeltfoort ◽  
D.R.W. Martens
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Concrete Beam ◽  
Concrete Beams ◽  
Compressive Force ◽  
Reinforced Concrete Beams ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Masonry Walls ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Cracking Behavior ◽  
Load Bearing

The results of five experimental test series on masonry walls supported by reinforced concrete beams or slabs are reported and compared to theoretical predictions of the load bearing capacity. The experiments were performed on deep masonry beams built with respectively calcium silicate and clay brick. Investigated parameters were: position of the supports, concrete beam-masonry interface, concrete beam stiffness, type of loading, and height of masonry wall and concrete beam. Based on literature, the method proposed by Davies and Ahmed as well as the method according to Eurocode 6 were used to estimate the load bearing capacity of the tested masonry walls supported by concrete beams. The method of Davies and Ahmed allows for the determination of the stresses and stress resultants in the masonry. The analysis shows that near the support an inclined compressive force acts at the bed joint, which means that a shear-compression stress state exists in the bed joint. Strength evaluation has been carried out using the Mann-Müller criterion that is adopted in Eurocode 6. Based on the test results, it may be concluded that both methods yield conservative values of the load bearing capacity, as could be expected. Before cracking a linear elastic behavior was observed, while after cracking a strut-and-tie model may be applied. To develop more accurate design models, it is recommended to investigate the post-cracking behavior in more detail.

scholarly journals DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF ADHESION OF BASALT-PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO CONCRETE

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
Yulia Kustikova
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Concrete Structures ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing

The results of experimental studies and tests of concrete structures with basalt-plastic reinforcement to determine the load-bearing capacity, as well as the mechanism of adhesion of basalt-plastic rods to concrete are considered.

Konstruktive Injektion von historischem Mauerwerk mit mineralisch- oder polymergebundenen Mörteln / Structural injection of historical masonry using mineral or polymer based grouts

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Van Gemert ◽  
E.-E. Toumbakari ◽  
L. Schueremans
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Masonry Structures ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Safety And Reliability ◽  
Historical Masonry ◽  
The Stability

Abstract Recent developments in injection grouts used for consolidation are proposed. Special compositious have been developed, made out of lime, cement and pozzolan. The stability, the viscosity and the mechanical properties are illustrated. Comparison is made with polymer grouts and with double injections using mineral and polymer grouts consequently. The influence of injections on the load-bearing capacity of the masonry is calculated. Some elements for the judgment of the safety and reliability of masonry structures are pointed out.

scholarly journals In situ Determination of Load Bearing Capacity of Soils on the Airfields

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 11-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Decký ◽  
Eva Remišová ◽  
Martin Mečár ◽  
Ladislav Bartuška ◽  
Ján Lizbetin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing Capacity ◽  
Load Bearing
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