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15th Canadian Masonry Symposium Papers - Full List

This page contains a full list in plain text form containing every single paper presented June 2025 as part of the 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium hosted by Carlton and CMDC in Ottawa, ON.

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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Life Cycle Assessment of Masonry Structures: Towards a Systematic, Standardized, and Transparent Calculation Approach

Abdalla Talaat, Mohamed Ezzeldin, and Wael El-Dakhakhni i Research Assistant, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, talaaa1@mcmaster.ca ii Associate Professor, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, ezzeldms@mcmaster.ca iii Professor, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, eldak@mcmaster.ca…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Machine Learning-Based Surrogate Modeling for Efficient Estimation of Linear Transmittance in Brick Veneer Building Envelopes

Charlie Shields and Yuxiang Chen i MSc Student, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, cshields@ualberta.ca ii Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, ychen5@ualberta.ca ABSTRACT The pursuit of energy-efficient building design…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Out-of-Plane Shake-Table Tests on Unreinforced Masonry Gables

Nicolò Damiani, Satyadhrik Sharma, Marta Bertassi, Marco Smerilli, Michele Mirra, Igor Lanese, Elisa Rizzo Parisi, Gerard J. O'Reilly, Francesco Messali, and Francesco Graziotti i Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pavia, Pavia,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Mortar Mix Design for Development of Low-Carbon Structural Upgrading Details for Masonry Buildings

Farrokh Fazileh, Maryam Golestani, Cameron Flude, Bessam Kadhom, Reza Fathi-Fazl i Senior Research Officer, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada, Farrokh.Fazileh@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca ii Research Associate, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa, Canada,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluation of Flexural Bond Strength in a Masonry Lab with a Statistical Comparison of Beam versus Bond Wrench Test Methods

Cesar Gerardo Freyre-Pinto and Jennifer E. Tanner i Research assistant, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA, cfreyrep@uwyo.edu ii Professor, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA, tannerj@uwyo.edu ABSTRACT The University of…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Application and Evaluation of the New Standard for Existing Masonry Structures: Case Studies and Proposed Refinements

Heather Sustersic, Arezu Feizolahbeigi, Patrick Dillon, and Teagan Allen-Raffetto i Senior Structural Engineer, Colby Company Engineering, Portland, Maine, United States, hsustersic@colbycoengineering.com ii Researcher, University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal, a.feizolahbeigi@ut.ac.ir iii…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Designing Stone Dutchman Repairs in Slender Stones

Ellen M. Laase i Senior Consulting Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, emlaase@sgh.com ABSTRACT Designing stone dutchman repairs requires a nuanced approach to ensure long-term durability and…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Masonry Beam Design and Construction in the U.S.: Findings from a Survey on Current Practices

Ece Erdogmus, Laura Redmond, Aakash Basu, and Shreedhar KC i Dean and Professor, College of Architecture, Art, and Construction, Clemson University, South Carolina, USA, ecee24@clemson.edu ii Assistant Professor, School of…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

A Visual Programming-Aided Discontinuum Approach for an Efficient Macro-Scale Seismic Analysis of Unreinforced Masonry Structures

Lucy Davis, Paolo Petroni and Daniele Malomo i PhD Candidate, McGill University, Montréal, Canada, lucy.davis@mail.mcgill.ca ii MSc Student, McGill University, Montréal, Canada, paolo.petroni@mail.mcgill.ca iii Assistant Professor, McGill University, Montréal, Canada,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluation of Belite Calcium Sulfoaluminate (BCSA)-Based Concrete Mixtures for High Early Strength and Low-Carbon Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs)

Tesfaalem Gereziher Atsbha, Wei Victor Liu, and Yuxiang Chen i Grad Research Asst Fellowship, Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, atsbha@ualberta.ca ii Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

AI-Assisted Seismic Debris Distribution Prediction for Unreinforced Masonry Structures

Jiadaren Liu, Ersilia Giordano, and Daniele Malomo i Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, jiadaren.liu@mail.mcgill.ca ii Postdoctoral Researcher, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, ersilia.giordano@mail.mcgill.ca iii Assistant Professor, McGill University, Montreal, Canada,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Videogame-Inspired Out-of-Plane Collapse Analysis of Dry-Joint Masonry Structures

Anna Wang, Bora Pulatsu, Sheldon Andrews, and Daniele Malomo i PhD student, McGill University, Montréal, Canada, anna.h.wang@mail.mcgill.ca ii Assistant Professor, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, bora.pulatsu@carleton.ca iii Associate Professor, École de…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Dry-Mix Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Slag and Medium-Grade Metakaolin for Potential Application in Concrete Block Masonry Unit Production

Saeid Ghasemalizadeh and Rahil Khoshnazar i Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, saeid.ghasemalizadeh@ucalgary.ca ii Associate Professor, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, rahil.khoshnazar@ucalgary.ca ABSTRACT Concrete block masonry units (CMUs) are…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Modeling Natural Carbon Sequestration Rates of Dry-Cast Manufactured Concrete Products

Craig Walloch, Pranav Pradeep Kumar, Nicholas Lang, Randolph Kirchain, and Hessam Azarijafari i Director of Materials Science, Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA), Herndon, VA, United States, cwalloch@masonryandhardscapes.org ii Postdoctoral…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Stability Assessment of Early-Age Masonry Walls Without a Temporary Bracing

Ali Abasi, Bennett Banting, and Ayan Sadhu i Research assistant, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University, London, Canada, aabasi@uwo.ca ii Director of Technical Services, Canada Masonry Design Centre,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Combining Reinforced Concrete with Masonry: Case-Study on the North Towers of Centre Block

Carl Mohammadi and James J. Maddigan i Senior Structural Engineer, WSP Canada Inc., Ottawa, Canada, carl.mohammadi@wsp.com ii Senior Conservation Specialist, Architecture 49, Ottawa, Canada, james.maddigan@architecture49.com ABSTRACT Centre Block, the centrepiece…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Influence of Opening Size and Internal Tie-columns Around Openings on the Seismic Response of Confined Masonry Walls: A Numerical Investigation

Nemanja Krtinić, Matija Gams and Marko Marinković i PhD student, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, nkrtinic@fgg.uni-lj.si ii Associate Professor, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Seismic Assessment of Clustered Masonry Buildings: A Case Study in Castelsantangelo Sul Nera (Italy)

Margherita Fabris, Lorenzo Bellini, Elisa Saler, and Francesca da Porto i Ph.D. student, Department of Geosciences of the University of Padova, Padova, Italy, margherita.fabris.2@phd.unipd.it ii Research fellow, Department of Geosciences…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Climate Change Impact on Built Environment: Definition of Surrogate Vulnerability Models

Sara Mozzon, Marco Donà, Michol Rampado, and Francesca da Porto i PhD candidate, Department ICEA, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, sara.mozzon@unipd.it ii RTDb, Department of Geosciences, University of Padova, Padova,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Structural Analysis of a Historic Masonry Rib Vault: A Case Study from Canada’s Centre Block

Isis Bennet, Relja Lukic, Carl Mohammadi i Structural Engineer, WSP Canada, Ottawa, Canada, Isis.Bennet@wsp.com ii Structural Engineer, WSP Canada, Ottawa, Canada, Relja.Lukic@wsp.com iii Senior Structural Engineer, WSP Canada, Ottawa, Canada,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Much Ado about Sandstone: Technical Guidelines for Selecting New Sandstone for Localized Use in Preservation Projects to Balance Long-Term Durability and Compatibility with the Existing Stone

Matthew Bronski and Jordan Dick i Senior Principal, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc., Waltham, MA, USA. MBBronski@SGH.com ii Associate Material Diagnostic Engineer, Ramboll UK, London, England, Jordan.Dick@Ramboll.co.uk ABSTRACT North America…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Crack Tracking in Reinforced Masonry Walls: A Pilot Study to Find the Best Predictor of the Drift Experienced by Damaged Walls

Gonzalo Lema, Sebastián Calderón, Antonio Suazo, and Cristián Sandoval i PhD student, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile, glema2017@udec.cl ii Assistant Professor, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile, sebastian.calderon@udec.cl iii PhD student,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Seismic Analysis of Structure 86 at the Archaeological Site of Shivta in Israel

Michol Rampado, Yotam Tepper, Michael Cohen, and Francesca da Porto i Depart. of Geoscience, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, michol.rampado@phd.unipd.it ii Zinman Institute of Archaeology University of Haifa, Israel Antiquities…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Assessment of the Dynamic Behavior of Unreinforced Masonry Bell Towers Using Ambient Vibrations and Numerical Modeling – A Case Study

Jimmy-Lee Mc Lellan, Rola Assi and Jean-Philippe Ouellette i Master student, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, Canada, jimmy-lee.mclellan.1@ens.etsmtl.ca ii Associate Professor, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, Canada, rola.assi@etsmtl.ca…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Comparative Study of Shear Interface Behavior in Calcium Silicate Bricks with Thick Mortar Joints and Blocks with Thin Mortar Joints

Navid vafa, Paul Korswagen and Jon Rots i Postdoctoral Researcher, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, N.vafa@tudelft.nl ii Assistant Professor, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, p.a.korswageneguren@tudelft.nl iii…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluating the Impact Resistance Performance of Masonry Wallets Internally Reinforced With Waste Fibres

Joel Junias, Sanket Nayak, and Sreekanta Das i Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India, 21dr0066@cve.iitism.ac.in ii Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India, sanket@iitism.ac.in iii…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Investigation on Unreinforced and Waste Fibre-Reinforced Masonry Under Impact Loading

Joel Junias, Nikhil Ranjan, Sanket Nayak, and Sreekanta Das i Research Scholar, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad, India, 21dr0066@cve.iitism.ac.in ii Assistant Professor, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, India, nikhil.ranjan@gsv.ac.in iii…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Case Study of the Canadian Parliament Building’s Unreinforced Masonry Tolerance to Excavation-Induced Vertical Movement

David Arnold, Arash Sahraei, and Timir Baran Roy i Principal Structural Engineer at WSP, Ottawa, Canada, david.arnold@wsp.com ii Structural Engineer at WSP, Ottawa, Canada, arash.sahraei@wsp.com iii Structural Designer at WSP,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

An Overview of Structural Health Monitoring of the Centre Block in Ottawa During Ongoing Structural Rehabilitation

Timir Baran Roy, Alexander Timoshenko, and David Eiblmeier i Structural Designer (CENTRUS), WSP Canada Inc., Ottawa, Canada, TimirBaran.Roy@wsp.com ii Project Manager (CENTRUS) – Structural Monitoring, WSP Canada Inc., Ottawa, Canada,…
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July 9, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Cyclic In-Plane Behavior of Masonry Infilled RC Frames with Detailed Interpretation of Damage Using Digital Image Correlation

Zeeshan Manzoor Bhat and Yogendra Singh i Research Scholar, Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India, zbhat@eq.iitr.ac.in ii Professor, Department of Earthquake Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, India, yogendra.singh@eq.iitr.ac.in ABSTRACT…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Model Updating of a Masonry Arch Bridge: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Structural Intervention

Andrea Gennaro, Matteo Salvalaggio, Filippo Lorenzoni, Luca Tosolini and Francesca da Porto i Research Fellow, University of Padua, Padua, Italy, andrea.gennaro@unipd.it ii Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Minho, Minho, Portugal, matteo.salvalaggio@civil.uminho.pt…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Investigation of the Shear-Compression-Load Bearing Behavior of Unreinforced Brick Masonry Using the Unit-Cell-Method

Jennifer Gebhardt, Johannes Froese and Oliver Fischer i M.Eng., Research Assistant, Chair of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, jennifer.gebhardt@tum.de ii PhD, Research Associate, Chair of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Optimizing Numerical Modelling for In-Plane Response of Clay and Calcium Silicate Masonry through Data-Informed Semi-Automation

Abide Aşıkoğlu, Paul Korswagen, and Jan Rots i Postdoc, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, a.ashikoglu@tudelft.nl ii Assistant Professor, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, p.a.korswageneguren@tudelft.nl iii Full…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

From Reality to Virtual Reality: Comparing Motion Patterns of Masons in Real and Simulated Environments

Noreen Gao, Emmanouil Katsimpalis, JuHyeong Ryu, Chul Min Yeum, Eihab Abdel-Rahman, and Carl Haas i Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Numerical Investigation of In-Plane Response of Un-grouted Reinforced Masonry Walls

Muhammad Umer Farooq, Bowen Zeng, and Yong Li i Graduate Student, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, yong9@ualberta.ca ii Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, bzeng1@ualberta.ca iii Associate Professor, University…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Practical Application of Two New Diagonal Shear Load Capacity Equations for Partially Grouted Masonry Walls

Klaus Medeiros, Jianyixian Zhu, Rodolfo Palhares, Guilherme Parsekian, and Nigel Shrive i Assistant Professor, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Angicos, Brazil, klaus.medeiros@ufersa.edu.br ii PhD Candidate, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Lateral Cyclic Behaviour of High-Aspect-Ratio Partially Grouted Reinforced Masonry Shear Walls with Bed Joint Reinforcement

AbdelRahman AbdAllah, Belal AbdelRahman, and Khaled Galal i Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3G2W1. E-mail: abdelrahman.abdallah@concordia.ca. ii Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Damage From Ups and Downs: Investigating Cracking in Unreinforced Masonry Structures Exposed to Settlement and Uplift Cycles Using Finite Element Analyses

Alfonso Prosperi, Michele Longo, Paul A. Korswagen, Mandy Korff and Jan G. Rots i Postdoc Researcher, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands, A.Prosperi@tudelft.nl ii Researcher, Delft University of Technology,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Residual Compressive Strength of Structural Masonry Clay Unit

Tiago Montanha Padilha, Renato Baiochi Alves Veronese, Armando Lopes Moreno Junior, and Guilherme Aris Parsekian i PhD Candidate, Estate University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil, t271024@dac.unicamp.br ii PhD Candidate, Federal University…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Test Procedure for Evaluating Tensile Bond Strength of Rendering Mortar Applied to Structural Masonry at High Temperatures

Renato Veronese, Guilherme Parsekian, and Armando Moreno i PhD Candidate, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP, Brazil, renatoveronese@estudante.ufscar.br ii Associate Professor, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Analysing Damage from Quasi-static and Dynamic Ground Movements on Dutch Masonry Buildings via Numerical Models

Paul Korswagen, Michele Longo, Alfonso Prosperi, and Jan Rots i Assistant Professor, Delft University of Technology, P.A.KorswagenEguren@tudelft.nl ii Researcher, Delft University of Technology, M.Longo@tudelft.nl iii Post-Doctoral Researcher, Delft University of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Study on the Parameters Influencing Modulus of Rupture (MOR) for Masonry Beams and Comparison with Bond Wrench Testing

Shreedhar KC, Aakash Basu, Laura Redmond, and Ece Erdogmus i Graduate Student, Clemson University, Clemson, United States, shreedk@clemson.edu ii Graduate Student, Clemson University, Clemson, United States, aakashb@clemson.edu iii Assistant Professor,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Finite Element Micro-Modelling of North American Partially Grouted Masonry Shear Walls

Dina Helmy, Carlos Cruz-Noguez, and Clayton Pettit i Ph.D. Student, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, dhelmy@ualberta.ca. Corresponding Author. ii Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, cruznogu@ualberta.ca. iii Assistant Professor, University…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Impact of Grout on Axial Compression Behaviour of Interlocking Dry-Stack Concrete Masonry Wallettes

Mathavanayakam Sathurshan; Hossein Derakhshan; Julian Thamboo; Jack Gill; Cathy Inglis; Tatheer Zahra i PhD Candidate, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia, sathurshan.mathavanayakam@hdr.qut.edu.au…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

In-plane Cyclic Response of a Flexural Reinforced Masonry Core Wall with Boundary Elements

Amgad Mahrous, Belal AbdelRahman, and Khaled Galal i PhD Graduate, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, amgad.mahrous@mail.concordia.ca ii Postdoctoral Fellow, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, belal.abdelrahman@concordia.ca iii Professor, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, khaled.galal@concordia.ca…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Shake table tests on the out-of-plane two-way response of a U-shape masonry structure

Dario Vecchio, Babar Ilyas, Nuno Mendes, and Paulo B. Lourenço i Ph.D. Student, University of Minho, ISISE, ARISE, Department of Civil Engineering, Guimarães, , dariovecchio4@yahoo.it ii Ph.D. Student, University of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Seismic Performance of Traditional Brick-Mortar and Interlocking Compressed Earth Brick Walls under Cyclic Loading

Junaid Shah Khan, Azam Khan, and Tatheer Zahra i PhD Scholar, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan, jkhan.phd19nice@student.nust.edu.pk ii Professor, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Solar Reflectance and Energy Usage – Impact of Thermal Mass on Cool Walls

Nate Huygen, and John Sanders i Research Associate, National Brick Research Center, Clemson University, nhuygen@clemson.edu ii Director, National Brick Research Center, Clemson University, jpsand@clemson.edu ABSTRACT Cool walls are designed to…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Moving the Impenetrable

Jamie Marrs, and Chris Vopni i Structural Engineer, John G. Cooke & Associates, Ottawa, Canada, jmarrs@jgcooke.com ii Principal, John G. Cooke & Associates, Ottawa, Canada, cvopni@jgcooke.com ABSTRACT The Ottawa City…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Damage to Brick Veneer Due to the Combination of Prefabricated Units and Traditional Masonry

Birger Gigla i Full Professor, Technische Hochschule Luebeck, Germany, birger.gigla@th-luebeck.de ABSTRACT The construction of veneer facades has significantly changed in recent years. In the past, the area of veneer surpassed…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Testing of Seismically Retrofitted URM Parapets using Vertical Screw Reinforcing

Jerry Y. Zhai, Francisco Galvez, Eyitayo A. Opabola, Robert Hudson, David Sommer, Dmytro Dizhur i Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California, jerryzhai@berkeley.edu…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

3D Microstructure Generation of Rubble Stone Masonry Walls from 2D Images

Qianqing Wang, Katrin Beyer i PhD candidate, EESD, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, qianqing.wang@epfl.ch ii Associate Professor, EESD, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, katrin.beyer@epfl.ch ABSTRACT Microscale modeling of rubble stone masonry structures is hindered…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Structural Vulnerability Assessment of a CMU-PG Reinforced Masonry Building

Sebastián Calderón, Benjamín Ruz, Rosita Jünemann, Cristián Jaque, Cristián Sandoval, Pablo Heresi, Gonzalo Montalva, Felipe Leyton i Assistant Professor, Universidad de Concepción, Chile, sebastian.calderon@udec.cl ii Masters’ student, Universidad de Concepción,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Assessing Interactions Between the Structural Units of a Rubble Stone Monumental Aggregate using Equivalent Frame Models

Madalena Ponte, Gabriele Guerrini, Andrea Penna, and Rita Bento i Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy, madalena.ponte@unipv.it ii Assistant Professor, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy, gabriele.guerrini@unipv.it iii Full Professor,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

In-Plane Cyclic Shear-Compression Tests on Stone Masonry Piers Strengthened with Composite- and Fiber-Reinforced Mortars

Larisa Garcia-Ramonda, Madalena Ponte, Igor Lanese, Gerard J. O’Reilly, Elisa Rizzo Parisi, Francesco Graziotti, Luca Pelà, Andrea Penna, Guido Magenes, Rita Bento, and Gabriele Guerrini i Researcher, Universitat Politècnica de…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Numerical Analysis of Infill Wall Interaction with Frames

Daniel Quiun and Qenti Herencia i Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú, dquiun@pucp.edu.pe ii Bachelor’s Student, Civil Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú qenti.herencia@pucp.pe ABSTRACT Many…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Influence of the Horizontal-to-Vertical Compressive Strength Ratio of Hollow Clay Bricks on the In-Plane Lateral Loading Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Walls

Inzunza-Araya Ernesto, Saloustros Savvas, and Beyer Katrin i Doctoral Assistant, EPFL EESD, Lausanne, Switzerland, ernesto.inzunza@epfl.ch ii Scientist, EPFL EESD, Lausanne, Switzerland, savvas.saloustros@epfl.ch iii Associate Professor, Lausanne, Switzerland, katrin.beyer@epfl.ch ABSTRACT Masonry…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Multi-Level Framework for Structural Analysis of an Old Masonry Building

Anushka Mukherjee, Andrei Farcasiu, Douglas La Prairie, Tom Morrison, and Bora Pulatsu i Graduate Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, anushkamukherjee@cmail.carleton.ca ii Graduate Research Assistant, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, andreifarcasiu@cmail.carleton.ca…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Numerical Seismic Assessment of Strengthened Masonry Piers through a Novel 3D Nonlinear Macroelement

Christian Salvatori, Gabriele Guerrini, Alessandro Galasco, and Andrea Penna i Post-doctoral Research, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy, christian.salvatori@unipv.it ii Assistant Professor, Department of Civil…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

From Monitoring to Modeling: 3D-DEM Application to Masonry Arch Bridge Case Studies

Nicolò Damiani, Alessia Furiosi, Maria Rota, and Andrea Penna i Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture (DICAr), University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy, nicolo.damiani@unipv.it ii Ph.D. Candidate, Department of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Lath Fastening: An Examination of the Suitability of Prescriptive Requirements

Matthew Innocenzi and Patricia Aguirre i Principal, Nick Innocenzi and Sons Consulting Engineers & Associates, Inc., Warrenton, Virginia, United States, minnocenzi@niscea.com ii Consultant, Bristow, Virginia, United States, tricia@tros.org ABSTRACT Adhered…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

The Corrosion of Steel Wall Ties within Cavity Brick and Brick Veneer Wall Air Cavities

Lyndsey Terry, Igor Chaves, Mark Masia, Md Akhtar Hossain, and Robert Melchers i PhD Student, Civil Engineering, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia, lyndsey.terry@newcastle.edu.au ii Associate Professor, The University of…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Parametric Analysis of Out-of-Plane Seismic Behaviour of Unreinforced Masonry Infill Walls: An Analytical Study

Marco Gaspari, Marco Donà, and Francesca da Porto i PhD Student, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, marco.gaspari.2@phd.unipd.it ii Assistant Professor, University of Padova, Padova, Italy, marco.dana.1@unipd.it iii Full Professor, University…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Numerical Analysis of TPMS Masonry Assemblages

Fahimeh Yavartanoo and Damon Bolhassani i Postdoctoral researcher, ABC LAB, The City College of New York (CCNY), New York, USA, fyavartanoo@ccny.cuny.edu ii Assistant Professor, The City College of New York…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

A Design-Assist Approach to Laser Cleaning of Stonework at the Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa

David Edgar and Kate Westbury i Lead Conservator for the Centre Block Rehabilitation Program, PCL-Ellis Don, david@declheritage.ca ii Heritage and Approvals Lead for the Centre Block Rehabilitation program, Public Services…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Effective Seismic Retrofit Technique of a Previously Tested Confined Masonry Wall Made with Perforated Bricks

Daniel Quiun and Lady Luza i Professor, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú, dquiun@pucp.edu.pe ii Master’s Student, Civil Engineering Program, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú, lady.luzap@pucp.edu.pe ABSTRACT…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

The Davenport Hotel: The Pulsing Heart of Spokane

Sara Ganzerli, Alli Willmarth, and Ally Delaney i Professor, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA, ganzerli@gonzaga.edu ii Student, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA, awillmarth@zagmail.gonzaga.edu iii Student, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, USA,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Comparative Analysis of Alternative Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Potential Application in Concrete Masonry Units

Shanjida Khan, Ali Teymouri, Saeid Ghasemalizadeh, and Rahil Khoshnazar i M.Sc. Student, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, shanjida.khan1@ucalgary.ca ii PhD Candidate, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, ali.teymouri@ucalgary.ca iii Postdoctoral Researcher,…
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July 2, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Cradle to Gate Embodied Carbon LCA Comparison

Heidi Jandris i Technical Services, Jandris Block, Gardner, Massachusetts, heidi@ajandris.com Owner, 4-KORE Consulting, Worcester, Massachusetts, heidi@4-kore.com ABSTRACT The primary goal of this investigation is to provide a comparative embodied carbon…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Overview of NDE Methods for Masonry Structures

Micah Heide and Donald Harvey i Engineer Intern, Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Boulder, CO, USA, mheide@ana-usa.com ii Associate Vice-President, Atkinson-Noland & Associates, Boulder, CO, USA, dharvey@ana-usa.com ABSTRACT Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) can…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Behaviour of Stack Bonded Masonry Under Concentrated Compression Loading

Mark Masia, Lewis Gooch, Goran Simundic, Milon Howlader, and Adrian Page i Professor and Director, CIPAR, School of Engineering, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia, mark.masia@newcastle.edu.au ii Research…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Identification of Wall Tie Deterioration using Finite Element Model Updating Method

Chee Yin Lam, Mark J. Masia, Igor A. Chaves, and Md Akhtar Hossain i Ph.D. Student, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia, cheeyin.lam@uon.edu.au ii Professor, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Cement Clinker Reduction: Retaining Strength and Lowering Carbon Emissions

Amro Mahmoud, Baher Haleem, Saeid Ghasemalizadeh, Hasini Rathnayake, and Nigel Shrive i M.Sc. student, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, amro.mahmoud@ucalgary.ca ii Ph.D. candidate, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada, baher.haleem@ucalgary.ca iii…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Seismic Performance Assessment and Fragility Analysis of Masonry Infilled RC Frames Using a New Macro Model

Nima Maymandi and Yi Liu i Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada, Maymandi@dal.ca ii Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Shear Capacity of Pre-insulated Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls

David Biggs, Jason Thompson, and Arturo Schultz i Principal, Biggs Consulting Engineering, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA, biggsconsulting@att.net ii Owner, Coltivomae, LLC, Hamilton, VA, USA, jason@coltivomae.com iii Professor and Director, School…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Assessment of Structural Systems of Residential Buildings with Unreinforced Masonry Walls in Montreal

Maryam Montazeri, and Ahmad Abo El Ezz i PhD student, École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec, Montreal, Canada, maryam.montazerighahjaverestan.1@ens.etsmtl.ca ii Associate Professor, École de technologie supérieure, Université du Québec,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluation of Splice Length for Reinforcement in Masonry Walls

Rafael Gonzalez, Mahmoud Elsayed, Alan Alonso, Carlos Cruz-Noguez, and Douglas Tomlinson i PhD Candidate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, rgonzalez@ualberta.ca ii PhD Candidate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, mhelsaye@ualberta.ca iii…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

The Effects of Cyclic Wind-Driven Rain Events on the Brick Masonry Veneers

Mohsen Khanverdi and Sreekanta Das i PhD Student, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada, khanver@uwindsor.ca ii Professor, University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada, sdas@uwindsor.ca ABSTRACT Masonry is a widely used construction method…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Effect of Vertical Reinforcement on the In-Plane Shear Strength of Concrete Masonry Walls

Mahmoud Zaki Abdelrahman, Belal AbdelRahman, and Khaled Galal i Ph.D. Student, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, mahmoud.abdelrahman@mail.concordia.ca ii Postdoctoral Fellow, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, belal.abdelrahman@concordia.ca iii Professor, Concordia University,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluating the Bond Strength in Mortarless Masonry

Yehia Aboziada, Belal AbdelRahman, and Khaled Galal i Ph.D. student, Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, 1515 St. Catherine West, Montreal, QC, Canada, Yehia.aboziada@mail.concordia.ca ii Postdoctoral Fellow,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Quantification of Thermal Effects in Heritage Masonry Buildings

Graziano Fiorillo, Alireza Kaboorani, Hamza Mustapha, Parash Khand, and Bennett Banting i Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, graziano.fiorillo@umanitoba.ca ii Director of Building Efficiency Technology Access Centre, Red River…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Study of Reinforced Masonry Columns

Yi Liu i Professor, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, Yi.liu@dal.ca ABSTRACT This paper presents the results of an experimental study on masonry columns subjected to concentric and eccentric axial loads until…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Differential Movement – Beware the Backup Structure

Rebecca Herkes and Peter M. Babaian i Senior Consulting Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA, Rmherkes@sgh.com ii Senior Principal, Simpson Gumpertz and Heger, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Evaluation and Quantification of Seismic Performance of Reinforced Masonry Core Walls with Boundary Elements

Amgad Mahrous, Belal AbdelRahman, Khaled Galal, Najib Bouaanani, and Pierre Léger i PhD Graduate, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, amgad.mahrous@mail.concordia.ca ii Postdoctoral Fellow, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, belal.abdelrahman@concordia.ca iii Professor, Concordia…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

A Laboratory Investigation of the Variability of the Coefficient of Friction in Unreinforced Clay Masonry

Lewis J. Gooch, Mark J. Masia, Mark G. Stewart, and Michele Spadari i Research Associate, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia, & University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, Australia, lewis.gooch@newcastle.edu.au ii…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Spatial Correlation of Flexural Tensile Bond Strength in Unreinforced and Ungrouted Concrete Masonry Walls

Lewis J. Gooch, Chee Yin Lam, Lyndsey G. Terry, Mark J. Masia, and Mark G. Stewart i Research Associate, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, Australia, & University of Technology Sydney,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Study of Remedial Actions for Non-Structural Masonry Walls in Earthquake Prone Areas

Vlatko Z. Bosiljkov, Martin Klun and David Antolinc i Professor, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, vbosiljk@fgg.uni-lj.si ii Research Assistant, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

The Effect of high-strength Steel Bars on the Out-Of-Plane Flexural Response of Slender Masonry Walls

Ahmed Elsaadawy, Mahmoud Elsayed, Clayton Pettit, and Carlos Cruz-Noguez i Ph.D. Student, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, elsaadaw@ualberta.ca ii Ph.D. Student, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, mhelsaye@ualberta.ca iii…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Early Veneer Walls: A Learning Step in the Evolution from Mass Masonry to Cavity Walls

Danielle DiDomizio, Amarantha Quintana-Morales, and Matthew Normandeau i Senior Consulting Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., New York, USA, dadidomizio@sgh.com ii Senior Project Manager, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., New…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Reinforcement Learning Assisted Robotic Construction for Masonry Block Dry-Stacking in Simulation Environments

Bowen Zeng, Yuxiang Chen, and Yong Li i Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, bzeng1@ualberta.ca ii Associate Professor, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, ychen5@ualberta.ca iii Associate Professor, University of…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Testing of Controlled Rocking Masonry Walls Incorporating Rubber Pads for Enhanced Seismic Performance

Yara Soliman, Mohamed Ezzeldin, and Lydell Wiebe i Ph.D. Candidate, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, solimy1@mcmaster.ca ii Associate Professor, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, ezzeldms@mcmaster.ca iii Professor, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada, wiebel@mcmaster.ca…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Experimental Analysis of Freezing Effects on Masonry Elements

Rui Zhong and Graziano Fiorillo i M.Sc. Student, Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, zhongr@myumanitoba.ca ii Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, graziano.fiorillo@umanitoba.ca ABSTRACT…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Optimizing Tall Masonry Walls with Partially Unbonded Guided Post-Tensioning

Mahmoud Elsayed, Rafael Gonzalez, Alan Alonso, Clayton Pettit, Douglas Tomlinson, and Carlos Cruz-Noguez i PhD Candidate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, mhelsaye@ualberta.ca ii PhD Candidate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Analysis Model for Slender Masonry Walls: The Effect of Wall-Foundation-Soil Interaction on the Out-Of-Plane Response

Alan Alonso, Mahmoud Elsayed, Rafael Gonzalez, Clayton Pettit, Douglas Tomlinson, and Carlos Cruz-Noguez i Structural Engineer-in-Training, RCJ Engineers, Edmonton, Canada, aalonsorivers@rjc.ca ii Ph.D. Candidate, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, mhelsaye@ualberta.ca…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Shear Design Provisions for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Beams in the TMS 402 Code: Is it Time for Change?

Salah Sarhat and Edward G. Sherwood i Assistant Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Engineering Department, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, sarhat@msoe.edu ii Associate Professor, Department…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Design and Detailing of Masonry Veneer Lintels

Scott W. Walkowicz and W. Mark McGinley i Owner, Walkowicz Consulting Engineers, LLC, East Lansing, MI, USA, scott@walkowiczce.com ii Professor and Endowed Chair for Infrastructure Research, Civil and Environmental Engineering,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Early Reinforcing Lap Strength and Internal Wall Bracing of Masonry Walls

W. Mark McGinley and Jacob B. Latham i Professor and Endowed Chair, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Louisville, Louisville KY USA, m.mcginley@louisville.edu ii Former Graduate Student,…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Optimum Design of Masonry Passive Houses

W. Mark McGinley and Briana Kozlowski i Professor and Endowed Chair, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, The University of Louisville, Louisville KY USA, m.mcginley@louisville.edu ii Former Graduate Student, Dept.…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Towards Examining the Influence of Web Geometry on the Out-of-Plane Shear Resistance of Concrete Masonry Walls

Will Pahl, and Lisa Feldman i M.Sc. Student, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, wrp447@mail.usask.ca ii Professor and Department Head, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, lisa.feldman@usask.ca ABSTRACT The current standards governing…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Design of Directly Bolted Shelf Angles Using Force Method and Virtual Work

Mark D. Hagel i Executive Director, Alberta Masonry Council, Alberta, Canada, markhagel@albertamasonrycouncil.ca  ABSTRACT Shelf angle design represents the intersection of masonry design, steel design, and depending on the building’s primary…
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June 25, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Raising Code Limits on Specified Reinforcement Strength by Adoption of High-Strength Steel Bars (HSRBs) in Structural Masonry

Dimitrios Kalliontzis, Waleed Khan, Samvid Parajuli, and Omar Khalid i Assistant Professor, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States, dkallion@central.uh.edu ii Graduate Student, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States,…
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June 24, 2025 in 15th Canadian Masonry Symposium, Research

Masonry Structure Vulnerability and Strengthening Needs for Extreme Storm Surge and Sea Level Rise

Isaiah Camarillo, Vasileios Kotzamanis, Samvid Parajuli, and Dimitrios Kalliontzis i Undergraduate Student, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States ii Graduate Student, University of Houston, Houston, Texas, United States iii…
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