Durability of Brick Masonry: A Review of the Literature

CT Grimm

doi:10.1520/STP34557S

SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1985

STP34557S

Durability of Brick Masonry: A Review of the Literature

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The paper summarizes the engineering literature published in English since 1900 on the durability of brick masonry. Destructive agents, mechanics of destruction, porosity, freeze-thaw resistance, mortar properties, florescence, environment, architectural engineering, brick specifications, construction, and maintenance are discussed. Bibliographies with a total of 228 entries are provided on the durability of brick, masonry, brick masonry, mortar, and florescence. Manufacturing quality control is not considered.

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Grimm, CT

University of Texas at Austin, TX

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Developed by Committee: C12

Pages: 202–234

DOI: 10.1520/STP34557S

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4936-6

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0402-0

Durability of Brick Masonry: A Review of the Literature

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