Structural Performance of Masonry Elements Mortar Coating Layers Influence /

• Main Authors: Delgado, J. M. P. Q. (Author, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Guimarães, Ana Sofia (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Azevedo, António C. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Oliveira, Romilde A. (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Silva, Fernando A.N (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut), Sobrinho, Carlos W.A.P (http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology,
• Subjects: Building materials.; Structural materials.; Mechanics.; Mechanics, Applied.; Building Materials.; Structural Materials.; Solid Mechanics.

This book discusses the main mechanical features of masonry buildings and the peculiarities that affect their structural behaviour. It also examines technical information regarding accidents that have occurred in recent years in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, along with the historical records of...

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Physical and Hygrothermal Material Properties
• Influence of Reinforced Mortar Coatings on the Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Structural Performance
• Conclusions.