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Brick masonry is the principal part of the construction industry. This paper presents the result of the expanded wire mesh embedded into the masonry wall panel; expanded mesh (EM) is the inexpensive locally available material on the market. Through the experimental study, the primary affecting parameters recognized, and the methodology of the embedment details established, the preliminary survey was conducted as per the guidelines are given in the ASTM E518. Totally three numbers of control specimen and three numbers of EM embedded specimen are cast, and compressive strength test of masonry prism also evaluated to identify the crack propagation path. The test results turned out to be highly promising, out of plane damage was less in the EM embedded specimen also it was designated the cracks are reduced.

Unreinforced Masonry buildings are vulnerable because the walls and parapets aren’t securely tried to the floors and roof. In an earthquake, parapets can break away, walls pull apart and the floors collapse. This paper presents the experimental study performed on the flexural bond strength of unreinforced brick masonry prism. Different percentage (1%, 2%, and 3%) of Hooked Steel Fibre was used. One of the most geometrical parameters of fibres is their length, diameter and aspect ratio. Masonry prism will be cast and tested as per the guidelines are given in ASTM E518/E518-15. The results of the flexural bond strength test of prisms with and without fibre discussed.