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

• Author: Curtins Consulting Engineers.
• TeilnehmendeR: Curtin, W. G.; Easterbrook, David.; Curtins Consulting Engineers.; ProQuest (Firm)
• Year of Publication: 2006
• Edition: 3rd ed. /
• Language: English
• Physical Description: xiv, 335 p. :; ill.
• Notes: Includes index.; "Curtins consulting."

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.