Winner: Optimizing Tall Masonry Walls with Partially Unbonded Guided Post-Tensioning
Mahmoud Elsayed, Rafael Gonzalez, Alan Alonso, Clayton Pettit, Douglas Tomlinson, and Carlos Cruz-Noguez
Paper No. 017
Honourable Mention: 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
Celebrating Innovation: The M.A. Hatzinikolas Award
The M.A. Hatzinikolas Award is presented at the Canadian Masonry Symposium to recognize the best paper focused on innovative and new masonry materials, systems, or structures. At the 15th CMS, 7 papers were nominated, and 5 were selected as finalists, showcasing cutting-edge research and forward-thinking approaches in masonry design and construction.
This award honours Dr. Mike Hatzinikolas, a leading figure in Canadian masonry engineering. With M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in structural engineering and a specialty in masonry, Dr. Hatzinikolas has made significant contributions through his academic work, industry leadership, and service on CSA committees. As the former Executive Director of the Canadian Masonry Research Institute, he spent 25 years advising professionals across the construction industry. His legacy includes four textbooks and over 120 research papers and technical manuals that continue to shape the field.
The M.A. Hatzinikolas Award celebrates the spirit of innovation and the pursuit of excellence in masonry research. Congratulations to all nominees and finalists!
