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Structural masonry designers' manual

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: Oxford Blackwell Science 2006Edition: 3rd edDescription: xiv, 335p. ill. 31cmISBN:
  • 0632056126
  • 9780632056125
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 693.2 $2 18
Partial contents:
Introduction -- Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design: (1) vertical loading, (2) lateral loading - tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements: (1) vertically loaded, (2) combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches
Summary: Covers the structural use of brick and blockwork, and features a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings. Includes the latest requirements of Building Regulations Parts A, E and L, changes to the code of practice and the specification of materials, sustainability issues, updated health and safety requirements, and recent innovations in structural masonry.
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Book London Books F693.2 CUR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30073165

Introduction -- Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design: (1) vertical loading, (2) lateral loading - tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements: (1) vertically loaded, (2) combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches

Covers the structural use of brick and blockwork, and features a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings. Includes the latest requirements of Building Regulations Parts A, E and L, changes to the code of practice and the specification of materials, sustainability issues, updated health and safety requirements, and recent innovations in structural masonry.