Fracture Characterization of Masonry in Compression with Acoustic Emission Analysis and Numerical Modeling KU Leuven
Masonry under compression exhibits complex structural interactions among brick units and mortar joints which remains a true challenge to understand.
Its structural response is related to the relative mechanical properties of the bricks/blocks, the mortar and their interface. In this research, experimental and numerical analysis will be applied to deduce information on the fracture progress in masonry under compression. An extensive ...