Clay brick is among the oldest used masonry materials. Given the technological evolutions since the industrial revolutions, old brick are much different from todays’ bricks. This chapter provides a review on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of mortar, brick and masonry. In addition, a discussion on the possible causes of damage and the usage of expert systems in building diagnostics is also given.
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Lourenço, P. B., van Hees, R., Fernandes, F., & Lubelli, B. (2014). Characterization and Damage of Brick Masonry (pp. 109–130). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-39686-1_4
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