TY - GEN A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Meng, Birgit A1 - Kühne, Hans-Carsten A1 - Nemecek, J. A1 - Fontana, Patrick ED - E. Fehling, ED - Schmidt, M. ED - S. Stürwald, T1 - Micro texture and mechanical properties of heat treated and autoclaved Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) KW - Ultra high performance concrete KW - Micro texture KW - Mechanical strength KW - Secondary cemetitious materials PY - 2008 SN - 978-3-89958-376-2 IS - 10 SP - 213 EP - 220 CY - Kassel AN - OPUS4-16726 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Meng, Birgit A1 - Fontana, Patrick T1 - Nano-Gefügeanalytik - Die Optimierung von Baustoffen KW - Nanotechnologie KW - Baustoffe PY - 2008 SN - 1618-7881 VL - 1 IS - 1 SP - 18 EP - 21 PB - GIT Verl. CY - Darmstadt AN - OPUS4-17438 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Brockmann, T. A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Meng, Birgit A1 - Müller, Urs T1 - Nanotechnologie im Bauwesen N2 - Zu den Zielen der Nanotechnologie gehört die Entwicklung, Produktion und Anwendung von Materialien und Werkstoffen mit völlig neuartigen Leistungsspektren. Für die Baupraxis und die Materialforschung lassen sich über den Einsatz der Nanotechnologie Ziele wie die Optimierung von Baustoffeigenschaften, Vermeidung von Schäden und neue Funktionalitäten definieren. Der vorliegende Beitrag gibt einen Überblick über mögliche Anwendungsbereiche der Nanotechnologie im Bausektor, wie z. B. zementgebundene Baustoffe, Außen- und Dachfassaden, Fenster und Verglasungen, Brandschutz, Inneneinrichtung und Infrastrukturbau. Zudem werden aktuelle Forschungsarbeiten mit nanowissenschaftlichem und nanotechnologischem Schwerpunkt im Bereich baustoffbezogener Materialien der Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) in Berlin vorgestellt. Die Forschungstätigkeiten beziehen sich zum einen auf die Modifikation der Hydratphasen in Ultra-Hochleistungsbeton (UHPC) und zum anderen auf die Weiterentwicklung von Anti-Graffiti-Systemen. KW - Nanotechnologie KW - Forschung und Entwicklung KW - UHPC KW - Anti-Graffiti PY - 2008 DO - https://doi.org/10.1002/best.200800624 SN - 0005-9900 SN - 1437-1006 VL - 103 IS - 7 SP - 446 EP - 454 PB - Ernst CY - Berlin AN - OPUS4-17731 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Meng, Birgit A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Kühne, Hans-Carsten T1 - Nanotechnologische Anwendungen im Baustoffbereich T2 - Nanotechnologie und Bauwesen (NanoTecture) CY - Düsseldorf DA - 2006-12-05 KW - Nanotechnologie KW - Analytik KW - Gefüge KW - Zement KW - Beton PY - 2006 SP - 13 EP - 27 CY - Düsseldorf AN - OPUS4-15703 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Lehmann, Christian A1 - Müller, Urs ED - Brandt, A. M. ED - J. Olek, ED - I. H. Marshall, T1 - Influence of hydrothermal curing on micro structure and mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete T2 - BMC-9, International Symposium on Birttle Matrix Composites CY - Warsaw, Poland DA - 2009-10-25 KW - UHPC KW - Hydrothermal curing KW - Mechanical properties KW - Micro structure KW - Phase composition KW - Nanotechnologie KW - Forschung und Entwicklung KW - Anti-Graffiti PY - 2009 SN - 978-83-89687-48-7 SP - 391 EP - 398 PB - Woodhead Publishing CY - Cambridge, UK AN - OPUS4-20236 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Lehmann, Christian A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Meng, Birgit T1 - Effects of autoclaving on the nano structure and phase composition of ultra high performance concrete T2 - 12th Euroseminar on microscopy applied to building materials CY - Dortmund, Germany DA - 2009-09-15 KW - UHPC KW - Micro structure KW - Autoclaving KW - Phase stability KW - C-S-H PY - 2009 SN - 978-3-00-028697-1 SP - 351 EP - 359 AN - OPUS4-20622 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Lehmann, Christian A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Müller, Urs ED - Bittnar, Z. ED - Bartos, P. J. M. ED - Nemecek, J. ED - Smilauer, V. ED - Zeman, J. T1 - Evolution of phases and micro structure in hydrothermally cured ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) T2 - 3rd International symposium on nanotechnology in construction (NICOM 3) CY - Prague, Czech Republic DA - 2009-05-31 KW - Ultra high performance concrete KW - UHPC KW - Phase evolution KW - Micro structure KW - Hydrothermal curing PY - 2009 SN - 978-3-642-00979-2 SP - 287 EP - 293 PB - Springer AN - OPUS4-20702 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Ziegert, C. A1 - Müller, P. ED - Modena, C. ED - da Porto, F. ED - Valluzzi, M. R. T1 - Calibration of partial safety factors for earth block masonry under compression loading N2 - The goal of the present study is to assess the feasibility to develop a first reliable database of materials parameters for Earth Block Masonry (EBM). The database is crucial when defining the materials safety factors. In the first part an experimental campaign of compressive tests were carried out on two types of earth block and two types of earth mortar. The results showed that the mean variation of the compressive strength was remarkably less than expected. This low variation is related to a production with high quality standards of the materials employed. In the second part a partial safety factor for EBM under uniaxial compression was determined through the reliability method. The results proved the reliability of a common calculation method for EBM based on partial safety factors following the current standards. T2 - IB2MAC 2016 - 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference CY - Padua, Italy DA - 26.06.2016 KW - earth block masonry KW - partial safety factors KW - uniaxial compression test PY - 2016 SN - 978-1-138-02999-6 SP - 857 EP - 864 PB - CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group CY - London, UK AN - OPUS4-37145 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Müller, U. A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick T1 - Development of a lime based grout for crack repair in earthen constructions N2 - The study presents the results from the development of a grouting material based on hydrated lime with addition of pozzolana, which is referred to as hydraulic lime, suitable for the repair of cracks in a variety of earthen building techniques. The goal was to develop a material also compatible with earthen structures exposed to dynamic loads. The grouting mortar was designed to be adaptable in strength properties and at the same time to have sufficient robustness for preparation and use on the construction site. Results showed a satisfactory performance of the grout concerning fresh and hardened mortar properties as well as injectability. KW - Earthen construction KW - Lime based grout KW - Cracks grouting KW - Rheology KW - Strength KW - Adhesion PY - 2016 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2016.02.030 SN - 0950-0618 VL - 110 SP - 323 EP - 332 PB - Elsevier AN - OPUS4-37064 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Müller, U. A1 - Fontana, Patrick T1 - Mechanical behaviour of earthen materials: A comparison between earth block masonry, rammed earth and cob N2 - Earth represents one of the oldest construction materials, which is still utilised both in developed and in developing countries. In this paper a comparison of the mechanical performance of structural elements built in three basic techniques, earth block (adobe) masonry, rammed earth and cob, is presented. In order to gain better knowledge on the structural behaviour under static loads an extensive compression and diagonal compression (shear) test campaign was performed. First compression results showed brittle mechanical behaviour in the case of earth block masonry and rammed earth elements, whereas cob exhibited a very different stress–strain pattern: cob can deform beyond the elastic range with a gradual drop in capacity. Despite its low compressive strength, cob thus presents a relatively good performance within the earthen material range as far as shear behaviour is concerned. The data here reported represents a base for a further investigation on the dynamic behaviour of the three materials considered. The study was carried out within the framework of the project NIKER funded by the European Commission dealing with improving immovable Cultural Heritage assets against the risk of earthquakes. KW - Earthen materials KW - Compression test KW - Diagonal compression test KW - Initial shear strength PY - 2014 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.03.009 SN - 0950-0618 VL - 61 SP - 327 EP - 339 PB - Elsevier Science CY - Amsterdam AN - OPUS4-30550 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Falchi, L. A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Izzo, F.C. A1 - Balliana, E. A1 - Biscontin, G. A1 - Zendri, E. T1 - Sustainability in the maintenance and protection of architectural surfaces: Innovative water-repellent pozzolana-lime mortars N2 - Water-repellent renders were studied in order to evaluate their suitability for restoration applications. Water repellent admixtures, such as powdered siloxane-based products and metal soaps (zinc and calcium stearates), were mixed with a pozzolana-lime binder similar to historical binders with hydraulic properties. The chemical-physical and structural properties, the effectiveness and the durability of the water-repellent mortars in different environmental conditions were studied. The influence of the water repellent admixtures was evaluated by FT-IR analyses, by testing the mechanical properties and the behaviour in presence of water. The durability of the water-repellent mortars was evaluated after the exposure to artificial weathering (UV-light and water) and to immersion/drying cycles in saturated sodium sulphate solution. The nature of the water-repellent admixtures influenced both the hydration reactions and the chemical-physical properties of the mortars resulting in different resistance to the weathering and to salt crystallization. T2 - Scienza e beni culturali XXX. 2014 - Quale sostenibilita' per il Restauro? CY - Brixen, Italy DA - 01.07.2014 KW - Water-repellent admixtures KW - Artificial weathering KW - Salt crystallization KW - Restoration mortars PY - 2014 SN - 978-88-95409-18-4 SN - 2039-9790 SP - 637 EP - 648 PB - Edizioni Arcadia Ricerche S.r.l. AN - OPUS4-31841 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Falchi, L. A1 - Müller, U. A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Balliana, E. A1 - Zendri, E. ED - Charola, A.E. ED - Rodrigues, J.D. T1 - Artificial weathering of water-repellent mortars suitable for restoration applications N2 - The study evaluates Portland limestone cement mortars, natural hydraulic lime mortars and pozzolan-lime mortars modified with water-repellent admixtures (metal soaps and siloxanes) for their use in the maintenance of historic buildings. The chemical-physical characteristics, the durability and the resistance to artificial weathering (exposure to UV light and artificial rain) were examined. The exposure conditions used in the ageing test were chosen in order to simulate outdoor environmental conditions, in particular the processes caused by UV-light and thermal shock induced by rain water. T2 - Hydrophobe VII - 7th International conference on water repellent treatment and protective surface technology for building materials CY - Lisbon, Portugal DA - 11.09.2014 KW - Water repellent admixtures KW - Mortars KW - Portland limestone cement KW - Natural hydraulic lime KW - Pozzolana-lime KW - Artificial weathering PY - 2014 SN - 978-972-49-2270-6 SP - 123 EP - 132 AN - OPUS4-32138 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - GEN A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Lehmann, Christian A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Meng, Birgit ED - Brameshuber, W. T1 - Reactivity of mineral additions in autoclaved UHPC T2 - International Conference on Material Science and 64th RILEM Annual week CY - Aachen, Germany DA - 2010-09-06 KW - UHPC KW - Autoklavierung KW - Mikrostruktur KW - Festigkeit KW - Phasenzusammensetzung KW - Forschung und Entwicklung PY - 2010 SN - 978-2-35158-110-0 VL - III IS - PRO 77 SP - 69 EP - 77 PB - RILEM Publications AN - OPUS4-21970 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Müller, Urs A1 - Malaga, Katarina A1 - Lagerblad, B. A1 - Meng, Birgit T1 - Precast concrete facade elements with low embodied energy N2 - Concrete is by far the most common building material in the world. Due to its good durability it is widely used in building envelopes. One major part of the embodied energy in concrete comes from the production of Portland cement that consumes around 3,500 MJ energy per each ton of cement. Globally 2.6 billion tons of Portland cement is produced and the consumption is increasing. Since concrete will be used as main building material also in future construction, it is reasonable to develop concrete building components with lower embodied energy.Using the example of an ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) façade element, it is demonstrated how the embodied energy can be reduced by application of hydrothermal curing. T2 - ENBRI Workshop - reaching the nearly zero-energy goal for buildings CY - Boras, Sweden DA - 04.04.2011 KW - UHPC KW - Betonfertigteil KW - Fassaden KW - Autoklavierung KW - Nachhaltigkeit PY - 2011 SN - 978-91-86622-51-0 SN - 0284-5172 SP - 1 EP - 8 AN - OPUS4-23628 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Johansson, G. A1 - Zandi, K. A1 - Portal, Natalie Williams A1 - Müller, U. T1 - Numerical modelling of UHPC and TRC sandwich elements for building envelopes N2 - ln this paper a modelling approach is presented to reproduce the mechanical behaviour of sandwich panels via finite element analysis. Two types of panels were investigated in this scope of work. The first sandwich element was a textile reinforced concrete (TRC) panel with cellular lightweight concrete insulation and the second configuration was an ultra-high performances concrete (UHPC) panel with aerated autoclaved concrete insulation. The goal was to obtain a reliable numerical strategy that represents a reasonable compromise in terms of sufficient accuracy of the element characteristics and the computational costs. The results show the possibility of describing the composite action in a full sandwich panel. The achieved modelling approach will later be used for the optimization of TRC and UHPC panels in terms of minimizing the thickness, identifying the number and location of connectors, as well as evaluating varying anchorage Systems. T2 - IABSE conference - Structural engineering: Providing solutions to global challenges CY - Geneva, Switzerland DA - 23.09.2015 KW - Sandwich elements KW - Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) KW - Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) KW - Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) KW - Cellular lightweight concrete (CLC) KW - Finite element analysis (FEA) PY - 2015 SN - 978-3-85748-140-6 SP - 195 EP - 203 AN - OPUS4-34552 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Garofano, A. A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Müller, U. T1 - Experimental testing and finite element modelling of earth block masonry N2 - The current paper focuses on the determination of reliable numerical models of earth block masonry wallettes under different loading conditions. Uniaxial compression and diagonal compression tests were performed. Experimental behaviour was modelled with a non-linear model able to describe the cracking behaviour. The simplified approach based on macro-modelling shows a satisfactory accuracy and low computational costs. The results reproducing the uniaxial compression are in good correspondence with the post-elastic behaviour observed in the experimental campaign. The micro-modelling approach adopted to reproduce the shear behaviour, even with high computational cost, represents a suitable tool to predict the masonry collapse mechanism. KW - Earth block masonry KW - Uniaxial compression test KW - Diagonal compression test KW - Numerical modelling KW - Macro-modelling approach KW - Micro-modelling approach PY - 2015 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2015.09.020 SN - 0141-0296 VL - 104 SP - 80 EP - 94 PB - Elsevier CY - Oxford AN - OPUS4-34553 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Falchi, L. A1 - Zendri, E. A1 - Müller, U. A1 - Fontana, Patrick T1 - The influence of water-repellent admixtures on the behaviour and the effectiveness of Portland limestone cement mortars N2 - Water-repellent mortars were prepared using different hydrophobic compounds as admixtures. Calcium and zinc stearates, silane/siloxane products (as liquid solution and powder) were mixed into limestone cement mortars for obtaining in-bulk water-repellent mortars suitable for building protection and resistant to the degrading action of water. The influences of the admixtures on the hydration and structure of the designed mortars were investigated by SEM, TG–DSC, FT-IR, XRD, and isothermal calorimetry. The effectiveness of these agents against water action was evaluated by using techniques and methods such as mercury intrusion porosimetry, water absorption tests and contact angle measurements. Siloxane products conveyed good water-repellent effectiveness, without strongly influencing the setting and hydration of the binder, while the zinc stearates slowed down the hydration reactions. KW - Water repellent admixtures KW - Portland limestone cement mortars KW - Hydration products KW - Pore size distribution KW - Siloxanes KW - Stearates PY - 2015 DO - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2015.02.004 SN - 0958-9465 SN - 1873-393X VL - 59 SP - 107 EP - 118 PB - Elsevier Ltd. CY - Barking, Essex AN - OPUS4-33169 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Müller, U. A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick T1 - Ein Kalkeinpressmörtel für die Instandsetzung von Lehmbauten T1 - A lime-based grouting material for the repair of earthen structures N2 - Die Instandsetzung von Lehmbauwerken ist keine einfache Aufgabe. Der Baustoff Lehm hat vergleichsweise schwache mechanische Eigenschaften. Er ist außerdem anfällig gegenüber eindringendem Wasser, wobei er sehr schnell seinen Zusammenhalt verlieren kann, wenn gewisse Feuchtegehalte überschritten werden. Instandsetzungskonzepte für Bauwerke aus solchen Materialien stellen deshalb eine Herausforderung dar. Historische Lehmbauwerke zeigen oft Schäden in Form von starker Rissbildung, die durch statische oder dynamische Lasten hervorgerufen sein kann. Häufig werden solche Risse wegen mangelnder Fachkenntnis und / oder fehlender Techniken nur ungenügend instandgesetzt. Die Rissinstandsetzung mit Einpressmörteln birgt insbesondere für Lehmbaustoffe eine Herausforderung und erfordert spezifische Anforderungen an den Einpressmörtel, wie z. B. niedriger Wassergehalt, gutes Wasserrückhaltevermögen, niedriges Schwindmaß, an das instandzusetzende Material angepasste Festigkeit und E-Modul sowie eine gute Haftung am Lehmuntergrund. Zusätzlich müssen Einpressmörtel eine ausreichende Fließfähigkeit aufweisen, um kleine Risse und Hohlräume ohne Entmischung zu füllen. Deshalb muss das rheologische Verhalten des Einpressmörtels gut untersucht und kontrolliert werden, um die gewünschte Wirkung zu erzielen. Die Rissinstandsetzung bei Lehmbauwerken erfolgt traditionell durch manuelles Stopfen mit einem Mörtel. Natürlich können auf diese Weise nur Risse mit einer großen Breite verfüllt werden. Ein weiterer Nachteil ist, dass Risse, die durch dickere Wände verlaufen, nicht vollständig mit den für das Stopfen verwendeten Werkzeugen erreicht werden können. Kalkgebundene Einpressmörtel für Lehmbaustoffe werden gewöhnlich für die Wiederbefestigung von Putzen und weniger aus statisch-konstruktiven Gründen eingesetzt. Aufgrund der Eigenschaften von Lehm, müssen Einpressmörtel auf Basis von hydraulischem Kalk nach EN 459-1 [4] wesentliche Anforderungen an eine Reihe von Eigenschaften erfüllen, die sich auf die Verträglichkeit, die Dauerhaftigkeit und insbesondere die Injektionsfähigkeit beziehen. Das Ziel der vorgestellten Untersuchungen war einen Einpressmörtel zu herzustellen, mit dem die strukturelle Kontinuität in Lehmmauerwerk oder anderen massiven Lehmwänden (Stampf- und Wellerlehm) durch Rissverpressung wiederhergestellt werden kann. Das Material bestand aus Kalkhydrat mit Zusätzen von Puzzolanen und Kalksteinfüller. N2 - The repair of earthen structures is not an easy task. Earth as a construction material has comparatively weak mechanical properties. It is also susceptible towards liquid water, were it can lose cohesion very quickly if certain moisture contents are exceeded. Repair concepts of structures built with such materials are therefore challenging. Historical earthen structures often exhibit damages in form of extensive cracking, which may have been caused by static or dynamic loads. Frequently these cracks are insufficiently or inappropriately repaired because of lack of knowledge and / or technology. In particular, the behaviour of crack repair by grouting poses a challenge in earthen materials and demands specific requirements for the grouting mortar, such as low water content, good water retention, low shrinkage. Grouting materials require additional specifications such as compatible strengths and Young’s modulus as well as good adhesion to the earthen substrates. In addition, grouts have to be sufficiently flowable to fill small cracks and voids without segregation or bleeding. Therefore, the rheological behaviour has to be well understood and controlled to gain the desired effects. The repair of cracks in earthen buildings is traditionally done by stuffing manually mortar into the gap. Naturally, this method is only usable for cracks with large widths. Another disadvantage is that cracks going through thicker walls cannot be completely reached by the tools used for stuffing the mortar into the crack. Lime based grouts for earthen materials were usually used for re-attachment of plasters but less for structural reasons. Due to the nature of earthen materials grouts based on formulated or hydraulic lime (according to the definition in EN 459-1 [4]) have to meet considerable demands on a variety of properties, which are related to compatibility, durability and in particular to the ability of being injected. The goal of this study was to create a grout, which can be used to re-establish structural continuity in cracked earthen masonry or other massive earth walls (rammed earth and cob) with the focus on grouting cracks. The grout material was based on hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) with additions of pozzolana and lime stone filler. T2 - Lehm 2016 - 7. Internationale Fachtagung für Lehmbau - 7th International Conference on Building with Earth CY - Weimar, Germany DA - 12.11.2016 KW - Baustoffe KW - Einpressmörtel KW - Kalkhydrat KW - Lehmbau KW - Instandsetzung KW - Historische Bauwerke KW - Building materials KW - Grout mortar KW - Hydraulic lime KW - Earth construction KW - Repair KW - Historical buildings PY - 2016 SP - 1 EP - 10 PB - Eigenverlag Dachverband Lehm e. V. CY - Weimar AN - OPUS4-38992 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Müller, U. ED - Van Balen, K. ED - Verstrynge, E. T1 - In-plane shear behaviour of earthen materials panels strengthened with polyester fabric strips N2 - An experimental investigation was carried out to study the in-plane shear behaviour of earthen material Panels strengthened with polyester fabric strips. Strengthened panels were developed to exploit the strength potential of earthen materials and to solve its lack of tensile strength, significantly improving not only strength but also ductility. Three earthen materials were considered: cob, earth block masonry (EBM) and rammed earth (RE). As first approach the strengthening configuration, based on different adhesive materials, was tested only for cob panels. As part of the study the results of a big testing campaign of unstrengthened Panels were considered. Seven strengthened panels were tested in diagonal compression/shear.A unique reinforcement orientation was used. The results of these tests are presented in this paper, and include the load-displacement behaviours, crack patterns, failure modes. The results showed that the reinforcement was the most effective in EBM panels, with increase in strength and ductility observed. In RE and cob panels the reinforcement did not likely contribute significantly to the shear resistance, due to a lack of embedment length of the strips. Instead, in EBM it was likely that the vertical reinforcement acted in tension to restrain shear induced dilation and to restrain sliding. T2 - 10th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC 2016) CY - Leuven, Belgium DA - 13.09.2016 KW - Earthen materials KW - Strengthening KW - Diagonal compression test KW - Shear strength PY - 2016 SN - 978-1-138-02951-4 SP - 1099 EP - 1105 PB - Taylor & Francis Group CY - London AN - OPUS4-38993 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Müller, Philipp A1 - Miccoli, Lorenzo A1 - Fontana, Patrick A1 - Ziegert, C. T1 - Development of partial safety factors for earth block masonry N2 - The main aim of the research was the development of a first valid database for material parameters of earth block masonry (EBM) with particular regard to statistical characteristics. A solid database is needed for the determination of the materials partial safety factor. Therefore, compressive strength tests were carried out with two types of earth blocks and two types of prefabricated earth mortar. The evaluation has shown that the mean variation of the compressive strength was remarkably less than expected, which indicates high quality standards of the components earth block and mortar with regard to industrial production. Using the reliability method, a partial safety factor for EBM subjected to compression was determined on the basis of these test results. The findings have shown that a common calculation method for EBM based on partial safety factors following the valid masonry construction standard is feasible. KW - Partial safety factor KW - Earth block masonry (EBM) KW - Reliability KW - Compressive strength PY - 2017 DO - https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-016-0902-9 SN - 1871-6873 SN - 1359-5997 VL - 50 IS - 1 SP - 1 EP - 14 PB - Springer AN - OPUS4-38937 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -