Abstract
New studies involving the development of bond between the brick and a ferrocement coating and the results of a new series of diagonal split tests using both old and new bricks are reported. 23 specimens were constructed and tested to destruction. The work was divided into two parts. The first involved 10 pairs of thin ferrocement sheets which were used to define bonding, connector size and spacing. The remaining 13 brick specimens were subjected to diagonal split tests. The results demonstrate quite well the strength and ductility of the ferrocement-brick composite. 7 refs.