Edition |
3rd ed. / rev. by David Easterbrook. |
Description |
xiv, 335 p. : ill. |
Note |
Includes index. |
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"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.
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Structural design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Added Author |
Curtin, W. G. (William George)
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Easterbrook, David.
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Curtins Consulting Engineers.
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ProQuest (Firm)
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ISBN |
0632056126 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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9780632056125 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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