Course detail

Masonry structures (K)

FAST-BL07Acad. year: 2013/2014

History, types and trends of development of masonry structures and their design
Materials for masonry structures. Strength and deformation of masonry. Analyses of buckling and eccentricity effects.
Single-layer non-reinforced walls and piers. Ultimate limit states. Analyses of the basic loads masonry structures. Serviceability limit states.
Structural systems of masonry constructions.
Masonry arches.
Design of horizontal structures from shaped masonry bricks.
Design of wall ceramic blocks.
Reinforced and prestressed masonry. Folded walls.
Specific problems of engineering and bridging masonry structures.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Concrete and Masonry Structures (BZK)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student gains these knowledge and skills:
Ability to design the masonry structures.
To set up their calculating models.
To elaborate static calculation.
To elaborate technical drawings according to valid recommendation and stards.
Ability to check the correct technological methods of executing of masonry structures.

Prerequisites

structural mechanics, theory of elasticity, design of concrete members

Co-requisites

not required

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations. Education runs in the forms of lectures and trainings. Character of the lectures is based on definition of basic principles, problems and methodology. In the trainings the main subject matters are trained on individually defined projects (examples).

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

To gain the credit, the students should elaborate individually defined design and calculate specified task. The students are obliged to consult the design continuously in the given terms and submit it to the fixed date. The presences in training lessons are checked. An exam consists both of the written part, in which the task is elaborated, and the theoretical part. To pass the exam successfully, both parts should be accomplished.

Course curriculum

1. Development of masonry structures and their design. Materials for masonry structures. Structural arrangement of masonry elements.
2. Strength and deformation properties of masonry. Buckling influence.
3. Load-bearing capacity of masonry elements axially or unaxially compressed.
4. Load-bearing capacity of masonry elements stressed by flexure, shear, tension or concentrated pressure.
5. Limit state of cracks opening. Limit state of deformation.
6. General principles for the design of masonry structures. Statical analysis of hall masonry structures.
7. Statical analysis of multi-storey masonry buildings with flexible horizontal structures.
8. Statical analysis of multi-storey masonry buildings with rigid horizontal structures.
9. Statical analysis of masonry arches.
10. Horizontal structures of hollow clay blocks.
11. Solution of composite elements formed of beams and shaped blocks.
12. Design of vertical ceramic elements. Reinforced, grip and prestressed masonry.
13. Folded walls. Specific problems of engineering and bridge masonry structures.

Work placements

not required

Aims

To learn to design the masonry structures, to set up their mathematical models, to elaborate static calculation and technical drawings according to the valid recommendation and standards.
To control the correct technology at constructing the masonry structures.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

not required

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HENDRY, A. W., SINHA, B. P. a DAVIES, S. R.: Design of Masonry Structures. London: Spon Press, 1997. ISBN 0419215603. (EN)
HENDRY, Arnold W.: Structural Masonry. Palgrave Macmillan, 1998. ISBN 0333733096. (EN)
AMRHEIM, James E.: Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook: Clay and Concrete Masonry. New York: MIA, CRS Press, 1998. ISBN 0849375517. (EN)
McKENZIE, W. M. C.: Design of Structural Masonry. Palgrave Macmillan, 2001. ISBN 0333792378. (EN)

Recommended reading

CURTIN, W. G., SHAW G. a BECK, J. K.: Design of Reinforced and Prestressed Masonry. London: Thomas Telford, 1988. ISBN 0727713140. (EN)
LORENZ, Karel: Zděné konstrukce. Praha: ČVUT, 1996. ISBN 80-01-00718-9. (CS)
PUME, Dimitrij a KOŠATKA, Pavel: Betonové konstrukce 20. Zděné konstrukce. Navrhování podle Eurokódu 6. Praha: ČVUT, 1998. ISBN 80-01-01884-9. (CS)
ROBERTS, John J., TOVEY, Alan K. a FRIED, Anton: Concrete Masonry Designer´s Handbook. London: Spon Press, 2001. ISBN 0-419-19440-1. (EN)
BULL, John W.: Computation Modeling of Masonry, Brickwork and Blockwork Structures. Stirling: Saxe-Coburg Publications, 2001. ISBN 1874672040. (EN)
JENEŠ, Rostislav a PODROUŽKOVÁ, Božena: Zděné konstrukce. Modul MS1 až MS4 (studijní opora v elektronické podobě). Brno: VUT, 2006. (CS)
KOŠATKA, Pavel, LORENZ, Karel a VAŠKOVÁ, Jitka: Zděné konstrukce 1. Praha: ČVUT, 2006. ISBN 80-01-03463-1. (CS)
KOŠATKA, Pavel: Příklady navrhování zděných konstrukcí 1. Praha: ČVUT, 2008. ISBN 978-80-01-04210-6. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-K-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch K , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-E-SI Bachelor's

    branch K , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme B-P-C-SI Bachelor's

    branch K , 3. year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Development of masonry structures and their design. Materials for masonry structures. Structural arrangement of masonry elements.
2. Strength and deformation properties of masonry. Buckling influence.
3. Load-bearing capacity of masonry elements axially or unaxially compressed.
4. Load-bearing capacity of masonry elements stressed by flexure, shear, tension or concentrated pressure.
5. Limit state of cracks opening. Limit state of deformation.
6. General principles for the design of masonry structures. Statical analysis of hall masonry structures.
7. Statical analysis of multi-storey masonry buildings with flexible horizontal structures.
8. Statical analysis of multi-storey masonry buildings with rigid horizontal structures.
9. Statical analysis of masonry arches.
10. Horizontal structures of hollow clay blocks.
11. Solution of composite elements formed of beams and shaped blocks.
12. Design of vertical ceramic elements. Reinforced, grip and prestressed masonry.
13. Folded walls. Specific problems of engineering and bridge masonry structures.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Material characteristics. Axially loaded brickwork column.
2. Perimeter wall of a building with timber floors.
3. Interaction diagram of a brickwork column of T- shape.
4. Perimeter wall of a building with rigid floors (part 1).
5. Perimeter wall of a building with rigid floors (part 2).
6. Reinforced basement wall subjected to earth pressure.
7. Column subjected to concentrated loads.
8. Brickwork vault.
9. Masonry arch lintel.
10. Reinforced masonry lintel (part 1).
11. Reinforced masonry lintel (part 2).
12. Final check.
13. Handing in the project. Credit.