Determination of mechanical properties of materials in masonry structures

This paper discusses methods for determination of mechanical properties of materials in masonry structures. Some results are shown from former testing of mechanical properties of these materials. The need for sanation, reconstruction or strengthening of civil engineering structures is lately more and more often. In masonry structures, mechanical properties of mortar, brick and stone are to be determined. It will be discussed about determination of basic mechanical properties of these materials: compressive, tensile and shear strength, elasticity modulus and toughness.