Masonry: Building Pathologies and Design (Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, 22)

Preface
Contents
Application of Blast Resistant Design Model for Safer Cities
	1 Introduction
	2 Blast Resistant Design Criteria
	3 Building Profile
	4 Load and Blast Pressure—The Model
	5 Cities and Terrorist Attacks
	6 Conclusions
	References
Design of Facade for Blast Resistant Buildings
	1 Introduction
	2 Building Profile
		2.1 Rebound Hammer Test
	3 Facade Blast Pressure
	4 Facade Design
	5 Conclusions
	References
Application of Geometric Patterns in Architectural Design Process
	1 Introduction
	2 Project Profile
		2.1 Rebound Hammer Test
	3 Architectural design process
	4 Application of Geometric Patterns
		4.1 Ceiling Design
		4.2 Lighting Design
		4.3 Wall Panelling
		4.4 Art Work
		4.5 Entry Design
		4.6 Pantry Design
		4.7 Other Areas
	5 Conclusions
	References
A Novel Seismic Outer Coating for Rehabilitation of Existing Masonry Buildings
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Test
	3 Numerical Simulation
	4 A Seismic Upgrading Technique: A Novel Seismic Outer Coating
	5 The Seismic Coating Application to a Case Study
	6 Italian Government Tax Deduction: 110% Superbonus
	7 Conclusions
	References
Numerical Analysis of Bottle-Shaped Isolated Struts Concrete Deteriorated by Delayed Ettringite Formation
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Materials
		2.2 Computational Model
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Validation of the FEM
		3.2 Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Concrete Samples Extracted from Pile Caps and Affected by Internal Swelling Reactions: A Diagnostic Analysis
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Materials
		2.2 Laboratory Tests
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Visual Inspection
		3.2 Physical–Chemical Analysis
	4 Conclusions
	References
Diagnosis and Assessment of Deep Pile Cap Foundation of a Tall Building Affected by Internal Expansion Reactions—Case Study
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Campaign
		2.1 Visual Inspection
		2.2 Drilled Concrete Cores Extraction
		2.3 Methods for Assessment and Analysis
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Summary of ISR in Concrete Cores Compressive Strength
		3.2 Summary of ISR in Concrete Cores Static Modulus of Elasticity
		3.3 Summary of ISR in Concrete Cores Dynamic Modulus Elasticity
		3.4 Gas Permeability
		3.5 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
		3.6 Pile Caps Repair and Rehabilitation Design
	4 Conclusions
	References
Waterproof Roofing System Pathology Phenomenology Analysis as a Background Support for Diagnosis and Design
	1 Introduction
	2 Thermal Phenomena Related to Thermal Exposure
	3 Phenomena Related to Shape Memory of the Reinforcement
	4 The Prestress Condition of the Membrane
	5 Current Quality Tests on Membrane Characteristics and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
	6 Phenomenological Analysis of BBP Membrane Behavior
	7 Disturb Factors that Can Shorten Membrane Life
		7.1 Wrinkles Transversal to Sheet Direction Caused by Decompression and Subsequent Free Dislocation of the Membrane.
		7.2 Longitudinal Corrugations to the Sheet Direction, Caused by Dislocation of the Membrane
		7.3 Diagonal Corrugations Caused by Dislocation of the Membrane
		7.4 Diagonal Corrugations Due to Thermal Contraction in Prestressing State
		7.5 A Particular Case of Wrinkling
	8 Stresses Under Service Loads
		8.1 Stresses Caused by Permanent Loads
		8.2 Stresses Caused by Punctioning Actions
		8.3 Mechanical Stresses Caused by Wind Action
		8.4 Membrane Bond Through Mechanical Devices
		8.5 Thermal Insulation Bond Through Mechanical Devices
	9 Conclusions
	References