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MASONRY FAILURES DUE TO VERTICAL SHEAR1 |
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| Authors: | Fred T Heath |
| Affiliation: | Heath Cube Service 2525 North High Street Columbus, Ohio |
| Abstract: | Observations and analysis of masonry failures are presented in which vertical cracks result from shear. It is suggested that the scope of laboratory testing of masonry walls be broadened to include a study of vertical shear stresses, and that general conclusions regarding masonry strength take such tests into consideration. |
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