
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Experimental evaluation of the response of ferrocement strengthened
lightweight masonry walls to impact loads
Mohamed A.N. Abdel-Mooty
Structural Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University
ABSTRACT: Lightweight autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks are used in external building façades
due to their favorable heat insulation characteristics that result in energy saving. However, such nonstructural
unreinforced lightweight masonry walls have little resistance to blast loads. ...