Analysing Stability and Strength of Masonry Bricks: A Comprehensive Review and Simulation Study

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 11

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : S. Sarath, K. Mahendran

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I11P109

How to Cite?

S. Sarath, K. Mahendran, "Analysing Stability and Strength of Masonry Bricks: A Comprehensive Review and Simulation Study," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 11, pp. 89-105, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I11P109

Abstract:

Soil is a naturally plentiful raw material utilized in design; earth-based construction methods have been employed for over 400 years. Its capacity for block manufacture has not yet been completely used. The outlook for stabilized earth construction is similarly encouraging internationally. The soil properties are probably the most critical factor for both hard and durable. Therefore, one solution to this issue might involve fixing the soil using industrial wastes and by-products and constructing a block. This research uses a simulation tool to investigate a literature review on compression, flexural, thermal, and shear stress analysis of masonry brick’s performance. Using simulation tools reduces the cost of experimental analysis over many specimens, which does not tend to produce the necessary stability. Thus, the review of prior software-based strength analysis work gives an insight into various pros and cons of the study. Thus, this study explains masonry brick with multiple constituents, performance, and future scope.

Keywords:

Soil-based construction technologies, Earth building, Compression behaviour, Flexural behaviour, Thermal stress analysis, Shear stress analysis.

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