Simplified Design of Masonry Structures / Edition 1

by James Ambrose

Overview

A complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals.

This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the designof masonry structures for buildings —with clear and easy-to-graspcoverage of basic materials, construction systems, building codes,industry standards, and simple computations for structural elementsof commonly used forms of masonry. Well-written and carefullyorganized, the book:
* Includes all principal types of masonry materials: brick, stone,fired clay, concrete block, glass block, and more
* Contains information on unreinforced, reinforced, and veneeredconstruction
* Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateralloads, structural planning, building code requirements, andperformance measurement
* Features helpful study aids —including exercises and solutions,glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices.

Requiring only minimal prior experience in engineering analysis ordesign, Simplified Design of Masonry Structures is ideal forself-study or classroom use. It is an essential reference forarchitecture and engineering students and professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471179887
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/20/1997
Series:	Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides , #26
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	6.73(w) x 10.16(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

James Ambrose is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.

Table of Contents

Materials for Masonry Construction.

Types of Masonry Construction.

Brick Masonry.

Masonry with Concrete Units.

Stone Masonry.

Miscellaneous Masonry Construction.

Use of Structural Masonry for Buildings.

General Concerns for Building Structures.

Building Structures: Design Examples.

Appendices.

Study Aids.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.