This paper presents a stability assessment of the masonry veneer walls of a recent building, which displayed visible damage in its masonry cladding system. The investigation campaign, conducted on-site, provided valuable data about the structural performance of the veneer walls. The assessment of out-of-plane stability was carried out analytically, in accordance with the Italian Building Code and the recommendations of UNI EN 1996-1-1:2022, which guide the design and analysis of masonry structures. The effects of thermal variations on the veneer walls stability are also assessed. From the results of the investigations and subsequent analyses, the paper identifies the primary causes of the observed damages. To address these issues and ensure compliance with the safety requirements prescribed by the Code, a series of safety interventions are proposed.
Stability Assessment of the Brick Masonry Veneer Walls of an Existing Reinforced Concrete Building
Frappa G.;Pauletta M.
2025-01-01
Abstract
This paper presents a stability assessment of the masonry veneer walls of a recent building, which displayed visible damage in its masonry cladding system. The investigation campaign, conducted on-site, provided valuable data about the structural performance of the veneer walls. The assessment of out-of-plane stability was carried out analytically, in accordance with the Italian Building Code and the recommendations of UNI EN 1996-1-1:2022, which guide the design and analysis of masonry structures. The effects of thermal variations on the veneer walls stability are also assessed. From the results of the investigations and subsequent analyses, the paper identifies the primary causes of the observed damages. To address these issues and ensure compliance with the safety requirements prescribed by the Code, a series of safety interventions are proposed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
