Reinforced Brick Masonry
conducted a series of tests on reinforced brick masonry beams and reported results comparable to those obtained by Brunel. Pasley''s tests were designed to settle the prevailing argument as to whether the flat hoop iron used as reinforcement really strenthened brick beams. Three beams were built, each 18 in. (460 mm) wide and 12 in (305 mm) (4 brick courses) deep, with a 10 ft .