5th International Masonry Conference
By Council for Masonry Research
The Fifth International Masonry Conference, sponsored by the British Masonry Society, will be held from Monday, October 12, 1998 through Wednesday October 14, 1998 at the Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch, London, England. It is anticipated that papers covering the following topics will be presented:
Materials and manufacturing, units, components and mortar: Experimental data on units, mortar, components and structures, new products and processes
Environmental conservation: Use of waste materials in products or as substitutes, minimizing effluents, reducing the impact of quarrying, reuse of demolition materials, disposal of site waste
Architectural and engineering design: Reinforced and prestressed masonry and seismic design, structural design, connections and other details, bridges, arches and stone masonry, fire design, performance and protection, numerical analysis and modeling
Building physics: Performance of Buildings, test methods
Response of masonry to the environment: Durability of materials and structures, effect of different building types on the environment
Codes and standards: Including comparative assessments and explanatory background
Construction: Economics, including case studies of costs, quality control and assurance for materials and structures
Regeneration, refurbishment & preservation: Investigation and restoration of historic buildings, nondestructive testing
Metals in Masonry: Bed joint reinforcement, straps, ties, joist hangers, and replacement and remedial ties
Makers and Builders session for papers and discussions on the development of competitive product strategies, more efficient building methods, and novel products and designs
Exhibition: There will be an opportunity for manufacturers and others to display products and services
The masonry industry in the United States is hoping that it will be well represented at this conference.
Registration for the conference may be made by contacting:
The Organizing Secretary
5th International Masonry Conference
British Masonry Society
c/o BCRL
Queens Road
Penkhull
STOKE-ON-TRENT, ST4 7LQ
England
Fax: 44 1782 412331
About the Author
The Council for Masonry Research was formed to provide a leadership role in the development of material and construction related research designed to increase and preserve markets for masonry materials.
