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    Development of representative volumetric element method for analysis of interlocking brick system

    Shi T 2023 Public.pdf (9.053Mb)
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    Authors
    Shi, Tingwei
    Date
    2023
    Supervisor
    Hong Hao
    Xihong Zhang
    Type
    Thesis
    Award
    PhD
    
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    Faculty
    Science and Engineering
    School
    School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/93627
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    Abstract

    This thesis examines the mechanical properties of interlocking bricks via experimental and numerical methods. It investigates compressive and shear properties (Part 1), effects of brick imperfections (Part 2), and develops a representative volumetric element method for analyzing interlocking brick systems (Part 3). Insights into the performance of interlocking brick structures, especially under varied loads and conditions, offer valuable guidelines for practical applications.

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