Long-term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures
Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design

Provides detailed information on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures, focusing on degradation, structural health and service life

Bahman Ghiassi (Edited by), Paulo B. Lourenco (Edited by)

9780081021101, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 30 November 2018

422 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 2.7 cm, 0.66 kg

Long-Term Performance and Durability of Masonry Structures: Degradation Mechanisms, Health Monitoring and Service Life Design focuses on the long-term performance of masonry and historical structures. The book covers a wide range of related topics, including degradation mechanisms in different masonry types, structural health monitoring techniques, and long-term performance and service life design approaches. Each chapter reflects recent findings and the state-of-the-art, providing practical guidelines. Key topics covered include the theoretical background, transport properties, testing and modeling, protective measures and standards and codes. The book's focus is on individual construction materials, the composite system and structural performance.

Part I: Durability and degradation mechanisms 1. Clay brick masonry structures 2. Concrete block structures 3. Stone masonry 4. Adobe masonry 5. Timber masonry 6. FRP-strengthened stone masonry 7. FRP-strengthened masonry 8. TRM-strengthened masonry

Subject Areas: Conservation of buildings & building materials [TNKX]