Paper
Comparative Evaluation of Structural and Water Penetration Performance of Three Different Masonry Wall Types for Residential Construction
- Authors:
- Ali M. Memari; Steve V. Grossenbacher; Lisa D. Iulo
- Abstract
- This paper presents the results of a laboratory experimental study to compare the structural behavior of three types of masonry wall systems suitable for residential construction. The three masonry types chosen consist of concrete masonry unit, autoclaved aerated concrete, and Adobe that have some sustainable attributes. The relative performance of different masonry systems is of interest because of the difference in structure and building technology performance attributes. In this study, a total of 36 wall specimens with dimensions of 1219 mm x 1219 mm were tested in shear and flexure under dry and wet conditions. For wet wall tests, a specially made spray rack was used to simulate rainy condition on the wall specimens before structural tests. This paper initially discusses some aspects of sustainable design guidelines and then presents the test results and observations made during the tests.
- Keywords
- Concrete Masonry Unit, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Adobe, Lateral Strength, Moisture Test
- StartPage
- 9
- EndPage
- 21
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