ISSN:
1572-9648
Keywords:
Masonry
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Unilateral material
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Cracking
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Settlement
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Collapse
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Mechanics of masonry
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Description / Table of Contents:
Sommario La muratura, materiale a comportamento unilaterale, puo' sopportare sforzi di compressione ma ha una modesta resistenza a trazione. Una parete od una torre in muratura, soggette a cedimenti fondali, si fessurano e tali lesioni possono condurre al collasso globale. Un caso di particolare interesse e' quello di una torre inclinata nella quale una lesione (la cui forma e' da determinare) si sviluppa progressivamente fino al punto di stabilita' critica. Nel presente studio si sviluppa un criterio pratico di sicurezza per la massima inclinazione ammissibile per una torre in muratura.
Notes:
Abstract Masonry, as a unilateral material, can resist compressive stresses but has feeble tensile strength. A masonry wall or tower, subjected to uneven foundation settlements, will crack, and these cracks may lead to overall structural collapse. Of particular interest is the leaning tower, in which a fissure (of a shape to be determined) develops progressively up to the point of critical stability. A practical rule is developed for the maximum inclination that may be regarded as safe for a masonry tower.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00430041
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