Brick and Block Masonry

Brick and Block Masonry
Author: Claudio Modena
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 2558
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1498795927

Brick and Block Masonry - Trends, Innovations and Challenges contains the lectures and regular papers presented at the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016). In an ever-changing world, in which innovations are rapidly implemented but soon surpassed, the challenge for masonry, the oldest and most traditional building material, is that it can address the increasingly pressing requirements of quality of living, safety, and sustainability. This abstracts volume and full paper USB device, focusing on challenges, innovations, trends and ideas related to masonry, in both research and building practice, will proof to be a valuable source of information for researchers and practitioners, masonry industries and building management authorities, construction professionals and educators.

Structural Masonry

Structural Masonry
Author: Arnold W. Hendry
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 309
Release: 1998-11-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 134914827X

The second edition of this book offers the most comprehensive treatment of structural masonry currently available. The contents include consideration of the basic concepts of stability and safety of masonry structures, the strength of masonry materials in compression, shear and flexure, followed by chapters on composite action, accidental damage, reinforced and prestressed masonry, arches and the testing of materials.

Structural Masonry Designers' Manual

Structural Masonry Designers' Manual
Author: W. G. Curtin
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2006-07-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0632056126

This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and blockwork. 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.

Design of Masonry Structures

Design of Masonry Structures
Author: A.W. Hendry
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2017-10-02
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1135815739

This edition has been fully revised and extended to cover blockwork and Eurocode 6 on masonry structures. This valued textbook:Discusses all aspects of design of masonry structures in plain and reinforced masonry.summarizes materials properties and structural principles as well as describing structure and content of codes.Presents design procedures

Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures

Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures
Author: Narendra Taly
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 900
Release: 2001
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780070633667

&Quot;Design strong, safe, and economical structures with reinforced masonry and this guide. In Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures, international expert Narendra Taly provides step-by-step guidance in bringing the benefits of this increasingly popular structural element to your designs.". "Currently used as an engineering material in buildings up to three stories tall in the United States and as tall as seven stories in Mexico, reinforced masonry deserves the in-depth treatment it receives in this reader-friendly resource. Written in clear language, fully illustrated, and featuring plenty of worked-out examples."--BOOK JACKET.

Design of Structural Elements

Design of Structural Elements
Author: Chanakya Arya
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 518
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1482288621

This third edition of a popular textbook is a concise single-volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and composites. It provides design principles and guidance in line with both British Standards and Eurocodes, current as of late 2007. Topics discussed include the philosophy of design,

Structures for Architects

Structures for Architects
Author: Bryan J.B. Gauld
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1317892135

Demand from building control officials for structural calculations - even for very simple projects - means that today's architects must have a thorough understanding of everyday structural concepts. Structures for Architects satisfies the need for a basic introduction to the structural problems encountered by the architect, surveyor and builder. This third edition reflects advances in recent techniques and refers to current Building Regulations and Codes of Practice. Students of architecture, building and surveying at degree, diploma or professional (RIBA, RICS, CIOB) examination level will find this book a valuable course text. Professionals in these fields who must perform structural calculations to satisfy building control authorities will also find it a useful handbook.