Development of a dry stack masonry system for effective resistance to out-of-plane bending
thesis
posted on 2023-07-21, 04:19 authored by Mohamed Ferozkhan"Dry-stack masonry (DSM) systems are developed in response to rising labour costs. Generally DSM is constructed using concrete blocks without mortar joints. These systems use different methods of achieving structural integrity. Grout and reinforcement are used in some systems and post-tensioning (unbonded tendons) are used in some other systems to achieve bonding through various interlocking mechanisms. This thesis describes the development of an Australian patent pending DSM walling system that uses special featured interlocking blocks. Surface redering using a special fibre reinforced cement composite (FRCC) is used to encapsulate the interlocking blocks on all six faces. The aim of this research is to determine the behaviour of this system under out-of-plane bending..." -- abstract.
History
Location
Central Queensland UniversityAdditional Rights
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- Yes
External Author Affiliations
James Goldston Faculty of Engineering and Physical Systems;Era Eligible
- No
Supervisor
Dr Manicka Dhanasekar ; Mrs Rema Dhanasekar ; Mr Wayne HoltThesis Type
- Master's by Research Thesis
Thesis Format
- Traditional
