RESEARCH IN PROGRESS ON MASONRY CONSTRUCTION. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS HELD AT MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA ON MARCH 1980

Several objectives were served by this conference: (1) to present an overview of masonry research in progress and recently completed; (2) to allow for in-depth presentation and discussion of masonry research in progress or recently completed; and (3) to help establish a sense of community among researchers. Abstracts of sixteen papers are presented on the following topics: Shaking Table Study of Single-Story Masonry Houses; Planar Mechanics of Fully Grouted Concrete Masonry; Seismic Behavior of Masonry Piers; An Evaluation of Masonry Bolts for Seismic Applications; A Finite Element Model to Predict Inter-Laminar Shearing; Current Research on Differential Movement Between Structural Frames and Masonry Panel Walls; Elimination of Progressive Collapse in Masonry Structures; Transforming Research into Building Requirements; Building Standards Development for Strengthening Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings in Seismic Areas; Investigation of Reinforced Brick Masonry Buildings Undamaged by the San Fernando Earthquake; An Evaluation of Non-Destructive Test Methods to Masonry; Methodology for Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in Existing Unreinforced Masonry Buildings; An Overview of Masonry Research in Canada; Strength of Concrete Masonry Under Biaxial Stresses; and Safety of Existing Structures. Proceedings also include reports of four problem-solving (or proposing) working groups. Appendices include a list of conference registrants and an author index.

• Corporate Authors:

  Automotive Testing Laboratories, Incorporated

  New Carlisle, IN  United States 

  Environmental Protection Agency

  Emission Control Technology Division, 2565 Plymounth Road
  Ann Arbor, MI  United States  48105
• Authors:
  • Noland, J L
  • Amrhein, J E
• Publication Date: 1979-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 318 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Brick; Building; Building materials; Conferences; Construction industry; Earthquake resistant design; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Finite element method; Hazards; Masonry construction; Mechanics; Meetings; Nondestructive tests; Safety; Standards; Strength of materials; Structural analysis
• Uncontrolled Terms: Strength development
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Safety and Human Factors; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00326627
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: EPA-460/3-80-024 Final Rpt., NSF/RA-800124
• Contract Numbers: NSF-PFR79-26689
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 18 1981 12:00AM