The Second Edition of Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures presents the latest methods and code requirements for designing structures with reinforced masonry. Well-referenced and packed with over 425 illustrations, this guide now contains new International Building Code 2006 and MSJC 2005 information, strength design philosophy for reinforced masonry structures based on ASCE 7-05 design loads for wind and seismic design, and a wealth of new examples and problems.

Written by an internationally acclaimed author, this essential professional tool takes you step-by-step through the art, science, and engineering of materials of masonry construction…flexural analysis and design…walls under axial and transverse loads… and more. 704pp.

Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures features:

• Analysis and design of reinforced masonry structures based on strength design principles
• Over 425 detailed illustrations
• Numerous well-illustrated examples and problems
• SI units used throughout the book
• New to this edition: new International Building Code 2006 and MSJC 2005 requirements

Inside This Cutting-Edge Guide to Reinforced Masonry Design

• Masonry Units and Their Applications
• Materials of Masonry Construction
• Flexural Analysis and Design
• Columns
• Special Topics
• Walls under Axial and Transverse Loads
• Shear Walls
• Retaining and Subterranean Walls
• Construction Aspects
• Design of Masonry Buildings
• Design Aids and Tables

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Chapter 2: Masonry Units and Their Applications.
• Chapter 3: Materials of Masonry Construction.
• Chapter 4: Flexural Analysis and Design.
• Chapter 5: Columns.
• Chapter 6: Walls under Axial and Transverse Loads.
• Chapter 7: Shear Walls.
• Chapter 8: Retaining and Subterranean Walls.
• Chapter 9: Construction Aspects.
• Chapter 10: Design of Masonry Buildings.
• Appendices