Experimental testing of masonry structures

摘要

Experimental testing of a masonry structure consists in building up the masonry corner, including the pre-stressing bars, into the prepared steel structure. The masonry structure of the brick corner is imposed on the vertical load and pre-stress is applied through the bars. The values of deformation from pre-stressing are sensed by potentiometer sensors. Mathematical modeling of the brick corner is based on the finite element method using appropriate software, and then the results are compared with those of experimental testing. The goal of testing is to contribute to improving the masonry structure numerical models while more closely approaching an accurate yet simple procedure for design of pre-stressed masonry.