Structural masonry designers' manual / W.G. Curtin ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Curtin, W. G. (William George)

Easterbrook, David.

Curtins Consulting Engineers.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Masonry--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Masonry.

Structural design--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Structural design.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (354 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed. / rev. by David Easterbrook.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and block work. A major feature is a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings.The book has been revised to include updates to the code of practice BS 5628:2000-2 and the 2004 version of Part A of the Building Regulations. New information on sustainability issues, innovation in masonry, health and safety issues and technical developments has been added.

Contents:

Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry

Design philosophy

Limit state design

Basis of design (1): vertical loading

Basis of design (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

Design of masonry elements (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

Materials

Components

Movement joints

Provision for services.

Notes:

Includes index.

"Curtins consulting."

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

ISBN:

9786611319199

9781281319197

1281319198

9780470708767

047070876X

9781613441794

1613441797

9780470774403

0470774401

9780470777411

0470777419

OCLC:

437218716