Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Performance of autoclaved aerated-concrete masonry walls in Kuwait
Abstract The masonry walls used in building construction in Kuwait are non-load bearing. Traditionally, normalweight concrete blocks have been used throughout the region. However, with the enforcement of the Kuwaiti energy conservation code, autoclaved aerated-concrete blocks were introduced in 1985 as an efficient masonry material that can provide the necessary thermal insulation properties without the use of specific thermal insulation materials. This paper discusses the influence of material properties and specific construction practices on the performance of aerated-concrete-block walls. The provision of a partial movement joint through the use of sand-cement mortar, in place of higher strength epoxy glue mortar in the construction of wall and column intersections, reduced cracking in the immediate vicinity of the intersections. Studies are ongoing to recommend more effective measures for allowing greater movement at the wall and column intersections, thereby eliminating wall cracking due to restraint of movement.
Performance of autoclaved aerated-concrete masonry walls in Kuwait
Abstract The masonry walls used in building construction in Kuwait are non-load bearing. Traditionally, normalweight concrete blocks have been used throughout the region. However, with the enforcement of the Kuwaiti energy conservation code, autoclaved aerated-concrete blocks were introduced in 1985 as an efficient masonry material that can provide the necessary thermal insulation properties without the use of specific thermal insulation materials. This paper discusses the influence of material properties and specific construction practices on the performance of aerated-concrete-block walls. The provision of a partial movement joint through the use of sand-cement mortar, in place of higher strength epoxy glue mortar in the construction of wall and column intersections, reduced cracking in the immediate vicinity of the intersections. Studies are ongoing to recommend more effective measures for allowing greater movement at the wall and column intersections, thereby eliminating wall cracking due to restraint of movement.
Performance of autoclaved aerated-concrete masonry walls in Kuwait
Al-Mudhaf, Hayfaa A. (Autor:in) / Attiogbe, Emmanuel K. (Autor:in)
1996
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
PERFORMANCE OF AUTOCLAVED AERATED-CONCRETE MASONRY WALLS IN KUWAIT
| Online Contents | 1996
Performance of Autoclaved Aerated-Concrete Masonry Walls in Kuwait
| British Library Online Contents | 1996
Performance of autoclaved aerated-concrete masonry walls in Kuwait
| Springer Verlag | 1996
The Strength and Stiffness of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Walls
| British Library Conference Proceedings | 1995