Masonry Structural Design

Masonry Structural Design covers the basic performance and specification of masonry materials, the basic behavior of masonry wall systems, and the structural design of masonry in the context of the 2009 IBC and the 2008 JSJC Code and Specification. The book features comprehensive design examples, which include allowable stress design (ASD) and working stress design components. These examples are accompanied by Excel spreadsheets based on the 2008 MSJC Code. 720 pp.

Table of Contents:

• Ch. 1. Basics of Masonry Construction
• Ch. 2. Masonry Materials
• Ch. 3. Preliminary Design of Masonry Structures Independent of Structural Calculation
• Ch. 4. Thermal and Acoustical Performance of Masonry
• Ch. 5. Fire Resistance of Masonry
• Ch. 6. Masonry Construction and Cost Estimating
• Ch. 7. Masonry Design Provisions in the U. S.
• Ch. 8. Structural Design of Unreinforced Masonry Elements by Allowable Stress Design Provisions
• Ch. 9. Structural Design of Unreinforced Masonry Elements by Strength Provisions
• Ch. 10. Structural Design of Reinforced Masonry Elements by Allowable Stress Provisions
• Ch. 11. Structural Design of Reinforced Masonry Elements by Strength Provisions
• Ch. 12. Lateral Load Analysis of Masonry Buildings
• Ch. 13. Overall Design, Example A; Overall Design, Example B.