Mechanical properties of solid clay brick masonry used in Chilpancingo, Gro (Mexico)

Experimental results of developed tests in solid clay brick masonry specimens are reported. This masonry type is largely used to build the confined masonry walls in Chilpancingo City (Guerrero State, Mexico). Sixty eight tests of masonry specimens, prisms and walls, were developed. Mean values of compressive and shear strength design, elasticity and shear modulus and joint mortar adherence were measured. Additionally, stress-strain relationship of compressive prisms and walls were recorded. Comparison among experimental results and standardized values of Mexico City Code, normally used to the design process, shows a large difference for some of them.