Confinement Behaviour of Ferrogeopolymer Brick Masonry Columns: Experimental and Theoretical Analysis

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : R. Jose Antony Syril, D. Rajkumar

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P108

How to Cite?

R. Jose Antony Syril, D. Rajkumar, "Confinement Behaviour of Ferrogeopolymer Brick Masonry Columns: Experimental and Theoretical Analysis," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 60-70, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P108

Abstract:

This study investigates the confinement behaviour of ferrogeopolymer brick masonry columns using experimental testing and theoretical analysis. The objective is to assess failure modes and stress-strain behaviour and compare experimental findings with theoretical predictions. The experiments involve subjecting brick masonry columns to axial loads and confining them using different surface coatings and additional reinforcement layers. The results show significant disparities in the accuracy of confinement ratio prediction between the Indian Standard 1905-1987 and Cascardi et al.2017 models. The Cascardi model demonstrates superior accuracy and is better suited for predicting the confinement behaviour of masonry specimens under axial compression. This research advances computational procedures, enhances our understanding of the behaviour of ferrogeopolymer brick masonry columns, and ensures their safety and stability in various structural applications.

Keywords:

Ferrogeopolymer, Brick masonry columns, Steel mesh, Confinement, Theoretical analysis

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