| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M08738/01 |
| Title: |
PERFORMANCE OF CLAY BRICK MASONRY UNDER CONDITIONS OF RESTRAINT AND IMPOSED DEFORMATIONS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Brooks, Dr J |
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Civil Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Leeds |
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Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 September 1998 |
Ends: |
31 August 2001 |
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129,995
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| Civil Engineering Materials |
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The current policy of permitting freedom of movement for clay brickwork infill and cladding panels within concrete frames has been criticised for leading to problems with workmanship, complicated support detailing, increased costs and a general lack of overall robustness in buildings. A number of eminent engineers and architects within the masonry field consider that an alternative policy of 'planned' restraint to the long-term irreversible moisture explansion and thermal movement of clay masonry panels will lead to cheaper, better quality, more robust buildings overall and enable innovative forms of masonry construction for use on tall frame buildings to be devloped. The concept of 'planned' restraint cannot presently be applied in practice, however, as only a very limited amount of research work has been undertaken in the area of restraint to long-term movements of clay brickwork generally and basic design data are still lacking.A comprehensive programme of laboratory based research therefore is proposed to provide a clearer understanding of the factors that influence the long-term behaviour of clay masonry under conditions of restraint. The primary aim os this research is to provide practical guidance for engineers in designing clay masonry for restraint conditions.
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