Verification of Masonry Building Code to Flexural Behavior of Cement-Stabilized Soil Block
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 25, Issue 3
Abstract
Most studies involving cement-stabilized soil blocks (CSSB) concern material properties, such as the characteristics of erosion and strength and how the composition of the block affects these properties. Moreover, research has been conducted on the performance of various mortars, investigating their material properties and the tensile bond strength between CSSB units and mortar. In contrast, very little is currently known about CSSB masonry structural behavior. Because structural design codes of traditional masonry buildings were well developed over the past century, many of the same principles may be applicable to CSSB masonry buildings. This paper details the topic of flexural behavior of CSSB masonry walls and whether the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) code can be applied to this material for improved safety of such buildings.
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Acknowledgments
The authors wish to acknowledge the Department of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science for facilitating the experimental work, and the United States and Indian government for funding through the Fulbright program. The first and third authors acknowledge the support of the U.S. National Science Foundation, Grant CMMI-1030398.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 25 • Issue 3 • March 2013
Pages: 303 - 307
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© 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Apr 19, 2011
Accepted: Apr 19, 2012
Published online: Apr 23, 2012
Published in print: Mar 1, 2013
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