Effects Of Opening On The Behaviour Of Axially Loaded Firedclay Single Leaf Wall

The area around openings in the form of doors, windows, and for mechanical and electrical services in axially loaded structural masonry panels are subjected to high stress concentration. There is a possibility of tension developing around these openings near the corners. Furthermore, the presence...

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Main Author: Mohammed, Bashar S.
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2006
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/60412/1/tesis%20effect%20of%20opening%20on%20the%20behaviour%20CUT.pdf
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Summary:The area around openings in the form of doors, windows, and for mechanical and electrical services in axially loaded structural masonry panels are subjected to high stress concentration. There is a possibility of tension developing around these openings near the corners. Furthermore, the presence of these openings could affect the ultimate strength of the masonry panel.