COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH PREDICTION OF HOLLOW CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY PRISMS

This paper discusses the results of a systematic experimental investigation on 306 stretcher bonded concrete hollow block masonry prisms under axial compression for the influences of block-mortar strength combinations, block geometry, height-to-thickness ratio of block, mortar bedding, and thickness of mortar joint. The test results are then used to derive a prediction relation for a rational assessment of the compressive strength of masonry prisms.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Concrete Institute (ACI)

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• Authors:
  • Ramamurthy, K
  • Sathish, V
  • Ambalavanan, R
• Publication Date: 2000-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 61-67
• Serial:
  • ACI Structural Journal
  • Volume: 97
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0889-3241
  • Serial URL: http://www.concrete.org/PUBS/JOURNALS/SJHOME.ASP

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axial compression; Compressive strength; Concrete blocks; Masonry construction; Mathematical prediction; Mortar; Prisms; Tests
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Data and Information Technology; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00789051
• Record Type: Publication
• Contract Numbers: CMS-9640570
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 28 2000 12:00AM