Abstract
The design of reinforcement in masonry beams is straight forward. A few, relatively small diameter bars in one or two bottom layers is often sufficient to form a tie while in the masonry compressive struts develop. In the layers further away from the tensile area, often reinforcement is applied with the idea that this decreases the risk of crack development and might increase shear capacity. Masonry beams with a height of 490 mm, 550 mm or 625 mm and a span of 1350 mm, with and without extra bed joint reinforcement were tested. In a number of cases, bed joint reinforcement with a closed hoop configuration was applied. The results of these tests are presented and the effect of the extra reinforcement on load bearing capacity discussed. Extra reinforcement did not always increase shear capacity; on the contrary, the capacity was sometimes smaller because the extra reinforcement affected the capacity of the compression struts negatively.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Brick and Block Masonry |
| Subtitle of host publication | Trends, Innovations and Challenges - Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 |
| Editors | C. Modena, F. da Porto, M.R. Valluzzi |
| Publisher | CRC Press/Balkema |
| Pages | 2353-2360 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781138029996 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
| Event | 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 - Padova, Italy Duration: 26 Jun 2016 → 30 Jun 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016 |
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| Country | Italy |
| City | Padova |
| Period | 26/06/16 → 30/06/16 |
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Bed joint reinforcement and the load bearing capacity of masonry beams. / Vermeltfoort, A.T.
Brick and Block Masonry: Trends, Innovations and Challenges - Proceedings of the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference, IBMAC 2016. ed. / C. Modena; F. da Porto; M.R. Valluzzi. CRC Press/Balkema, 2016. p. 2353-2360.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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N2 - The design of reinforcement in masonry beams is straight forward. A few, relatively small diameter bars in one or two bottom layers is often sufficient to form a tie while in the masonry compressive struts develop. In the layers further away from the tensile area, often reinforcement is applied with the idea that this decreases the risk of crack development and might increase shear capacity. Masonry beams with a height of 490 mm, 550 mm or 625 mm and a span of 1350 mm, with and without extra bed joint reinforcement were tested. In a number of cases, bed joint reinforcement with a closed hoop configuration was applied. The results of these tests are presented and the effect of the extra reinforcement on load bearing capacity discussed. Extra reinforcement did not always increase shear capacity; on the contrary, the capacity was sometimes smaller because the extra reinforcement affected the capacity of the compression struts negatively.
AB - The design of reinforcement in masonry beams is straight forward. A few, relatively small diameter bars in one or two bottom layers is often sufficient to form a tie while in the masonry compressive struts develop. In the layers further away from the tensile area, often reinforcement is applied with the idea that this decreases the risk of crack development and might increase shear capacity. Masonry beams with a height of 490 mm, 550 mm or 625 mm and a span of 1350 mm, with and without extra bed joint reinforcement were tested. In a number of cases, bed joint reinforcement with a closed hoop configuration was applied. The results of these tests are presented and the effect of the extra reinforcement on load bearing capacity discussed. Extra reinforcement did not always increase shear capacity; on the contrary, the capacity was sometimes smaller because the extra reinforcement affected the capacity of the compression struts negatively.
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