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Artificial Neural Network Model for Analysis of In-Plane Shear Strength of Partially Grouted Masonry Shear Walls
DownloadSpring 2018
The behaviour of partially grouted (PG) masonry shear walls is complex, due to the inherent anisotropic properties of masonry materials and nonlinear interactions between the mortar, blocks, grouted cells, ungrouted cells, and reinforcing steel. Since PG shear walls are often part of lateral...
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Spring 2020
Slender, loadbearing masonry walls are typically used in low-rise commercial and industrial settings, as they are an efficient system to resist out-of-plane (OOP) and gravity loads. Masonry walls are usually built upon concrete footings, with their first course mortared upon the concrete...
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Fall 2021
Newer energy codes for buildings in Canada now require energy losses associated with thermal bridging in smaller components to be accounted for. In masonry cavity wall systems, most of the energy losses from thermal bridging are due to structural penetrations at floor levels located at the shelf...
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Spring 2022
Masonry, as a conventional construction material, is widely used due to its durability, strength, hygrothermal performance, and aesthetics. However, the behaviour of masonry structures is not fully comprehended, especially in the face of uncertainty. This lack of understating on the behaviour...