Fig. 1. Configuration of dry assembly masonry wall
Fig. 2. Assembly construction of concrete block
Fig. 3. Prism compression test of concrete block
Fig. 4. Direct shear test of concrete block
Fig. 5. Diagonal tension test of concrete block
Fig. 6. Crack pattern after prism compression test
Fig. 7. Load-displacement curve for prism compression test
Fig. 8. Crack pattern after direct shear test
Fig. 9. Load-displacement curve for direct shear test
Fig. 10. Crack pattern after diagonal tension test
Fig. 11. Load-displacement curve for diagonal tension test(Y-direction)
Fig. 12. Load-displacement curve for diagonal tension test(X-direction)
Fig. 13. Von-Mises stress distribution for load level
Table 1. Mix design of concrete block
Table 2. Compression strength of concrete block
Table 3. Maximum compression strength
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