Masonry International is the main publication of the International Masonry Society and is normally published three times each year. It has a Journal section containing original papers on research and practice. It also contains news items, notices of meetings, book reviews and issues concerning legislation and International Standards.
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Recent Masonry International Publications
- A Data-Driven Framework for the Mechanical Characterisation of Portuguese Masonry Integrating Typologies, MQI Relationships and an Open Database 3rd September 2026
- The Influence of Wall Cavity Microclimate on the Corrosion of Steel Wall Ties in Cavity Brick and Brick Veneer Walls 3rd September 2026
- Parametrically Modelling Masonry Façade Cracking under Combined Greenfield Horizontal Strain and Angular Distortion Open access 3rd September 2026
- Compressed earth blocks stabilised with natural hydraulic lime: functional performance, environmental implications and limits to circularity 25th August 2026
- Equivalent Frame Models for seismic assessment and strengthening design of URM buildings: the Recanati Town Hall hit by the 2016-2017 Central Italy seismic sequence Open access 25th August 2026
- Tensile Behaviour of Polymeric Thin-Bed Mortars for Structural Purpose Open access 25th August 2026
- Frost durability evaluation of older clay bricks in Canada: challenges and ways forward 25th August 2026
- Impact of Early Grout Strength on Lap Splice Strength for Internal Masonry Wall Bracing 25th August 2026
- Evolution of masonry construction through disasters and urbanisation: Sri Lanka, a developing country perspective 14th August 2026
- Quantifying the durability performance gap between new and existing clay bricks typical of Eastern Canada via experimental testing 14th August 2026
Featured in Vol 36, No 1
Refereed Papers
Numerical Modelling for Analysing the Behaviour of Concrete Blocks with Different Properties During and After Fire
R.B.A. VERONESE, W.A. MEDEIROS, C. MALUK, G.A. PARSEKIAN and A.L. MORENO JR
Numerical and Analytical Studies of Unreinforced Hit-and-Miss Masonry Walls Subjected to Out-of-Plane Pressure Loading: Horizontal Bending
M.A. HOSSAIN and M.J. MASIA
Waste To Building Material: A New Masonry Block With Glass Waste
C. JAYASINGHE, I.E. ARIYARATNE, O.M. HASARANGA and R.M.M.N.D. MAPA
Cover Picture:
Westminster Abbey, northern side.
