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
- Evolution of masonry construction through disasters andurbanisation: Sri Lanka, a developing country perspective 14th August 2026
- Quantifying the durability performance gap between newand existing clay bricks typical of Eastern Canada viaexperimental testing 14th August 2026
- Towards the next generation of sustainable lime-basedmasonry systems: lessons learned from the SUBLimeNetwork 14th August 2026
- Mechanical properties of gypsum with the incorporation ofstone powder waste for the manufacture of blocks for theconstruction of social housing 14th August 2026
- Open Access Payment 11th July 2026
- Masonry Veneer Lintels: Practical Design and Details 12th June 2026
- Identifying Wall Tie Deterioration in Masonry Veneer Wall Specimen using Finite Element Model Updating and Implications for Structural Capacity 12th June 2026
- Simplified Tool for Seismic Resilience Assessment of Bridges 2nd June 2026
- Thermal Performance Enhancement in Masonry Units Incorporating Agricultural Waste: A Systematic Review of Experimental Evidence 2nd June 2026
- Finite Element Micro-Modeling of Partially Grouted Masonry Walls Subjected to In-Plane Shear 2nd June 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.








