Reinforced brick masonry light vaults: Semi-prefabrication, construction, testing and numerical modeling

Almansa, Francisco López; Sarrablo, Vicenç; Lourénço, Paulo B.; Barros, Joaquim A. O.; Roca, Pere; Porto, Francesca da; Modena, Claudio

doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.04.025

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“…The mechanical behaviour of TCT when a rigid joint is casted between the pieces is similar to reinforced brick masonry as analysed in [9] or [10]. Its satisfactory results led to conceive other innovative applications of this masonry production system.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 86%

Structural characterisation of textile ceramic technology used as a curtain wall

Bernat-Masó

Roca

Sarrablo

et al. 2013

Engineering Structures

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Textile Ceramic Technology (TCT) is a system composed of ceramic units installed in a grid of steel wires. TCT application as a curtain wall which allows ventilation is expected to be an inexpensive, aesthetic and sustainable solution. In order to use TCT as a curtain wall, experimental research about the mechanical response of hanged TCT panels is required. The main aim of this paper is to present the results of this experimental work. Different loading conditions corresponding to gravity and wind forces have been applied on typical TCT panels and the results point out that TCT is sufficiently mechanically competent to be used as a curtain wall. The application range and limitations are summarised.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 86%

Structural characterisation of textile ceramic technology used as a curtain wall

Bernat-Masó

Roca

Sarrablo

et al. 2013

Engineering Structures

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“…Conventionally, RM walls require starter bars at foundation/floor levels; thus, it can be said that using dowels to connect the prefabricated walls at foundation/floor level would not be an additional effort or cost. Further, a team of researchers from Spain, Portugal and Italy have developed semiprefabricated reinforced brick masonry light-weight vaults [44,45]. The construction of the vault consisted of two stages: (1) semi prefabricated steel-brick sheets were delivered at site and (2) construction was completed by filling and spraying the joints and top portion of the vaults.…”

Section: Reinforced Masonrymentioning

confidence: 99%

Prospects of Developing Prefabricated Masonry Walling Systems in Australia

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Prefabrication has been shown to be an effective way of construction in the modern-day context. Although much progress has been made in developing reinforced concrete (RC), timber and steel prefabricated elements/structures, prefabrication of masonry walling systems has received limited attention in the past. Conventional masonry construction is labour-intensive and time-consuming; therefore, prefabrication can be an effective solution to accelerate the masonry construction to make it more cost-effective. Therefore, in this paper, an attempt has been made to evaluate the effectiveness of prefabricated masonry systems (PMS) in terms of their structural characteristics and sustainability perspectives in an Australian context. Subsequently, the available studies related to PMS and the prospects of developing prefabricated masonry walling systems were appraised and reported. In order to assess the applicability of PMS, a case study was carried out by designing four types of prospective prefabricated masonry walling systems for a typical housing unit in Australia. It was shown that the reinforced (RM), post-tensioned (PT) and thin layered mortared (TLM) masonry systems are better suited for prefabrication. Later, in order to assess the sustainability of the considered masonry walling systems, life cycle energy analyses were carried using the Environmental Performance in Construction (EPIC) database. It was found that there can be nearly 30% and 15% savings, respectively, in terms of energy saving and CO2 emissions in prefabricated construction than the conventional masonry construction. Finally, the prospects of developing PMS and the need for future research studies on these systems are highlighted.

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“…Thus, a sleeper pad with a coefficient of ballast (K) between 0.05N/mm 3 and 0.09N/mm 3 (corresponding with a CBR -California Bearing Ratio-between 10% and 25%) was selected for the experimental campaign.…”

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“…Filling TCT joints with competent mortar allowed analysing the structural response of TCT as a case of reinforced masonry. This approach was presented in [2,3].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Mechanical characterisation of Textile Ceramic plates. Testing on elastic foundations

Bernat-Masó

Roca

Sarrablo

et al. 2014

Engineering Structures

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Textile Ceramic Technology (TCT) is a new material composed of ceramic units installed in a grid of steel wires. TCT application as a permeable pavement is expected to be a sustainable and aesthetic solution. In order to use TCT as a pavement, experimental research about the mechanical response of TCT placed on elastic foundations is required. The main aim of this paper is to provide the results of this experimental research. Different TCT types were tested in quasi-static and cyclic conditions. The paper presents also a numerical study and a real site application carried out to further evaluate the technology. Experimental, numerical and application results pointed out that TCT is sufficiently competent, from a mechanical point of view, to be used as a pavement for pedestrian and light traffic.

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Reinforced brick masonry light vaults: Semi-prefabrication, construction, testing and numerical modeling

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Cited by 11 publications

References 4 publications

Structural characterisation of textile ceramic technology used as a curtain wall

Structural characterisation of textile ceramic technology used as a curtain wall

Prospects of Developing Prefabricated Masonry Walling Systems in Australia

Mechanical characterisation of Textile Ceramic plates. Testing on elastic foundations

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