Stochastic Modelling of Strength and Reliability of Masonry Walls Loaded in Flexure and Compression

对于新建筑，更有效地使用结构砌体将意味着与根据现有设计规范设计的砌体结构相比，将使用更少的材料。这将降低建筑成本，降低能源成本，并有助于增加建筑审批。更准确地评估现有砖石结构安全性的能力可能使当局避免不必要的拆除或修复这些结构。这些基础设施包括澳大利亚大部分的国内住宅、轻型商业建筑、众多的遗产建筑和许多灾后功能所需的建筑。

For new construction, a more efficient use of structural masonry will mean that less material will be used when compared to masonry structures designed to existing design specifications. This will result in lower construction costs, reduced energy costs and could help contribute to an increase in building approvals. The ability to more accurately assess the safety of existing masonry structures may allow authorities to avoid unnecessary demolition or rehabilitation of such structures. Such infrastructure includes much of Australia's domestic housing, light commercial structures, numerous heritage buildings, and many structures required to serve a post disaster function.