Experimental dataset of masonry prisms with hollow concrete blocks

Abstract

The uniaxial compressive strength is a main parameter to be considered in design of masonry structures, particularly due to gravitational loads. This dataset collection comprises test on various masonry prisms made of hollow concrete blocks. These prisms are divided into three groups: prisms consisting of 2, 3, and 4 courses, respectively. All prisms underwent testing with mortar applied over the net area (full-shell) and on the lateral face (face-shell-bedding). Ten prisms were tested for each arrangement, meaning 10 prisms with 2 courses using full-shell placement, 10 with face-shell placement, and so forth for 3 and 4 course prisms. Two linear variable differential transformers (LVDTs) were added to every prism for displacement measurements. Load measurements were conducted by using an Instron machine for the prisms with two courses, a Tinius Olsen machine for those with three courses, and a loading frame for the four-course prisms. The presented dataset includes strain-stress curves that underwent analysis and filtering. These data hold significance as numerous researchers conduct projects in this domain, and experimental results play a crucial role in validating numerical and analytical models.

Keywords

• Compressive strength
• Prisms
• Full-shell mortar placement
• Face-shell bedding mortar placement