Title:
Compressive Strength Prediction of Hollow Concrete Block Masonry Prisms
Author(s):
K. Ramamurthy, V. Sathish, and R. Ambalavanan
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
97
Issue:
1
Appears on pages(s):
61-67
Keywords:
compressive strength; concrete blocks; masonry; mortars (material); prisms; tests.
DOI:
10.14359/834
Date:
1/1/2000
Abstract:
This paper discusses the results of a systematic experimental investigation on 306 stretcher bonded concrete hollow block masonry prisms under axial compression for the influences of block-mortar strength combinations, block geometry, height to thickness ratio (h/t) of block, mortar bedding, and thickness of mortar joint. The test results are then used to derive a prediction relation for a rational assessment of the compressive strength of masonry prisms.