Behaviour of axially loaded fired-claymasonry panels with openings

• Main Authors: Mohammed B.S., Bakar B.H.A., Choong K.K.
• Other Authors: 57203590522
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Crackingload; Finite element; Masonry; Masonry behaviour; Opening; Foundations; Location; Masonry materials; Stress concentration; Axial displacements; Cracking load; Electrical services; Element analysis; Finite Element; Solid wall; Test results; Vertical displacements; Wall panels; Walls (structural partitions)
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

The area around openings in the form of doors, windows and opening for mechanical and electrical services in axially loaded structural panels are locations of stress concentration. Tension will develop around these opening near the corners. Test results of twelve walls with openings and two control...