Compressive Strength of Double H Concrete Block Masonry Prisms
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 8
Abstract
This study investigated the compressive strength of double H concrete block masonry prisms. A total of 42 (i.e., nine ungrouted, 15 half-grouted, and 18 full-grouted) specimens were tested under uniaxial compression. The effects of mortar strength, grouting, and grout strength on the compressive strength of the prism were discussed. The test results show that the compressive strength of H-block prisms decreased with an increase of grouting, although the ultimate load of the prisms increased greatly.
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Acknowledgments
This research was sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51378193).
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 26 • Issue 8 • August 2014
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Received: Jul 31, 2013
Accepted: Mar 13, 2014
Published online: May 5, 2014
Published in print: Aug 1, 2014
Discussion open until: Oct 5, 2014
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