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The International Concrete Abstracts Portal is an ACI led collaboration with leading technical organizations from within the international concrete industry and offers the most comprehensive collection of published concrete abstracts.
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Document:
SP147-02
Date:
September 1, 1994
Author(s):
C. Casabbone
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
147
Abstract:
Presents the general description of masonry systems and construction practices in the Americas. As the most important use of masonry is the construction of midheight buildings destined to housing, emphasis is given in this chapter on the use of masonry in the construction of bearing wall diaphragm buildings.
DOI:
10.14359/4375
SP147-07
R. E. Klingner
Various types of masonry structural systems found in the United States are discussed, along with the range of masonry materials used in their construction. The system of masonry code development in the United States is reviewed and the principal masonry design codes and masonry material specifications are discussed. Finally, the current state of masonry research in the United States is summarized, with emphasis on the motivation for that research.
10.14359/4377
SP147-09
J. Bermudez
A description of masonry construction systems in Costa Rica is presented. Design and construction practice are briefly discussed, with emphasis on aspects of structural configuration and detailing of reinforcement. An example of medium-rise construction using reinforced masonry walls as the main structural system is given. An overview of Costa Rica's seismic activity, as well as a description of damage caused to masonry construction and typical repair and strengthening techniques, are presented.
10.14359/4378
SP147-12
P. A. Hidalgo
The main characteristics of Chilean masonry construction are presented, including reinforced masonry and confined masonry. The seismic behavior of masonry is discussed, with special emphasis on the reasons for the poor performance of hollow clay brick reinforced masonry during the March 3, 1985 earthquake, compared with the rest of Chilean construction. The codes available for structural design are analyzed, including the development of the revised version of the seismic code to prevent damage in future earthquakes, and preparation of the draft for the design of confined masonry. Finally, the research done in Chile to develop the code provisions for the design of reinforced masonry structures is summarized.
10.14359/4379
SP147-05
S. M. Alcocer and R. E. Klingner
An overview of different aspects of masonry research in the Americas is presented from the viewpoint of the response of masonry to extreme lateral forces such as earthquakes of strong winds. Research objectives, variables studied, and important findings are described. Due to the large number of investigations, the presentation is not intended to be exhaustive, and only the most relevant references are selected. With respect to the behavior of unreinforced and confined masonry, Latin American research is emphasized. With respect to the behavior of reinforced masonry, the U.S. TCCMAR program is emphasized. This chapter is organized into the following sections: material properties; unreinforced masonry; confined masonry; reinforced masonry; and masonry infills. To facilitate the transfer of research findings into design practice, design and construction details from several research projects conducted in different countries are described. Finally, needed research is discussed from an overall viewpoint.
10.14359/4384
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