Search for dissertations about: "clay cracking"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words clay cracking.

  2. 1. In-plane tension behaviour of masonry

    Author : Miklos Molnar; Avdelningen för Konstruktionsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; restrained shrinkage; cracking; movement joints; Building construction; mortar joints; KstrMasonry; masonry; in-plane tension; Byggnadsteknik; murverk; sprickor; krympning; dilatationsfogar;

    Abstract : The main purpose of the present work is to increase knowledge of in-plane tension behav-iour of masonry and develop a model able to describe the impact of parameters influencing cracking caused by restrained shrinkage. In the process the mechanism of load transfer between units and mortar joints is described. READ MORE

  4. 2. Paper-composite porcelain : characterisation of material properties and workability from a ceramic art and design perspective

    Author : Kim Jeoung-Ah; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ceramic art and design; Paper clay; Porcelain;

    Abstract : Paper-composite porcelain is a type of paper clay which is made by combining any kind of porcelain with paper. Paper is added to clay to improve low green strength and plasticity - two of the main practical problems of working with porcelain. READ MORE