Simplified Design of Masonry Structures (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides) - Softcover

Ambrose, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471524395 ISBN 13: 9780471524397

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1991

Synopsis

"Simplified Design of Masonry Structures" offers a series of examples showing the development of the complete structural system along with computations for the masonry structural elements. The book deals with masonry as a structural rather than decorative material, and describes the ingredients of the principal classes of masonry materials, types of construction in which to use them and design criteria.

About this title

From the Back Cover

A complete, accessible introduction to structural masonry fundamentals.

This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the design of masonry structures for buildings with clear and easy–to–grasp coverage of basic materials, construction systems, building codes, industry standards, and simple computations for structural elements of commonly used forms of masonry. Well–written and carefully organized, 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 veneered construction.
• Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateral loads, structural planning, building code requirements, and performance measurement.
• Features helpful study aids including exercises and solutions, glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices.

  Requiring only minimal prior experience in engineering analysis or design, Simplified Design of Masonry Structures is ideal for self–study or classroom use. It is an essential reference for architecture and engineering students and professionals.

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471524395
• ISBN 13: 9780471524397
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204