TECHNICAL PAPERS
Sep 1, 1985
Flexural Strength of Masonry Prisms Versus Wall Panels
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 9
Abstract
For a given combination of masonry units and mortar, the flexural strength of masonry is dependent on the quality of workmanship, the method of loading, and the number of mortar joints in the span. The weakest link theory is applied to establish the relationship between flexural strength test data obtained for the same materials and workmanship by different loading conditions and sizes of masonry units. The theoretical results are verified by tests on 71 prisms and 23 wall panels.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 111 • Issue 9 • September 1985
Pages: 2021 - 2032
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Clayford T. Grimm
Consulting Architectural Engr. and Sr. Lect. in Architectural Engrg., Univ. of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex. 78712
Richard L. Tucker, Fellows, ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Texas at Austin, Austin, Tex. 78712
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