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

Imprint Oxford ; Malden, MA : Blackwell Science, c2006.

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 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Edition 3rd ed. / rev. by David Easterbrook.
Description xiv, 335 p. : ill.
Note Includes index.
"Curtins consulting."
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.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subject Masonry -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Structural design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Curtin, W. G. (William George)
Easterbrook, David.
Curtins Consulting Engineers.
ProQuest (Firm)
ISBN 0632056126 (hbk. : alk. paper)
9780632056125 (hbk. : alk. paper)

 
    
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