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Structural masonry designers' manual /

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Curtins Consulting Engineers
Other Authors: Curtin, W. G. (William George), Easterbrook, David
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, [2006]
Edition:3rd ed. / rev. by David Easterbrook.
Subjects:
Masonry > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Structural design > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of 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.