Compressive Load Capacity of Concrete Structures Made of Hollow Blocks
Author Information
Author(s): Griniov Vadim, Yurkova Kseniya, Prusak Rafał
Primary Institution: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the influence of concrete filling on the strength and deformability of hollow concrete block structures.
Conclusion
Filling the voids of masonry prisms with concrete maximizes their load capacity and limits tensile forces in the joints.
Supporting Evidence
- Filling voids in masonry prisms allows for increased load capacity characteristics.
- The study confirmed the cooperation between masonry prisms and concrete infill.
- Method 1 for calculating load capacity significantly underestimates actual strength.
Takeaway
This study shows that filling hollow concrete blocks with concrete makes them stronger and helps them hold more weight without breaking.
Methodology
The research involved numerical and experimental tests on masonry prisms made of hollow concrete blocks, with varying concrete infill compositions.
Limitations
The study's findings may be limited by the specific types of concrete and hollow blocks tested.
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