Research Article
Experimental Characterization of Traditional Mortars and Polyurethane Foams in Masonry Wall
Table 5
Results of vertical compression tests.
| | | Test of vertical compression on blocks | | Brick | Binder | Maximum load (KN) | Compressive strength (N/mm2) |
| | Specimen 1 (thin joint) | Module FV “MVI350” (35 × 25 × 24.5 cm) | Polyurethane foam | 480 | 5.714 | | Specimen 2 (thin joint) | Module FV “MVI350” (35 × 25 × 24.5 cm) | Polyurethane foam | 430 | 5.119 | | Specimen 3 (ordinary joint) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M1-mortar | 741.35 | 8.513 | | Specimen 4 (thin joint) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M1-mortar | 818.6 | 9.40 | | Specimen 5 (super-thin joint) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M1-mortar | 751.37 | 8.629 | | Specimen 6 (ordinary joint) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M2-mortar | 1098.5 | 12.615 | | Specimen 7 (thin joint) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M2-mortar | 1235.62 | 14.19 | | Specimen 8 (Giunto Supersottile) | Iper (30 × 24 × 24 cm) | M2-mortar | 1125.05 | 12.92 |
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