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A new edition of a well-known and respected book. This book provides a thorough guide for structural engineers on the use of concrete masonry. The second edition of the Concrete Masonry Designer's Handbook is the only handbook to provide information on all the new CEN TC125 masonry standards, as well as detailed guidance on design to Eurocode 6. Throughout the book, detailed design examples are provided which will enable the designer to develop an understanding of the correct design approach. At key points in the book, table and design charts are provided to further facilitate the design process.
| Introduction | |
| Principles of limit state design | |
| Materials | |
| Types of block and brick | |
| Types of wall | |
| Stability, robustness and overall layout | |
| Walls under vertical load | |
| Lateral loading on plain and bed-joint reinforced masonry | |
| Reinforced masonry | |
| Concentrated loads | |
| Composite action | |
| The thermal performance of masonry walls | |
| The resistance of concrete masonry walls to rain penetration | |
| Sound insulation | |
| Fire resistance | |
| Movement in masonry | |
| Specification and workmanship | |
| Blemishes, faults and problems | |
| European standards for masonry products | |
| Design in accordance with Eurocode 6 | |
| Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved. |
ISBN: 9780419194408
ISBN-10: 0419194401
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 382
Published: 21st December 2000
Dimensions (cm): 29.7 x 21.0
x 2.6
Weight (kg): 1.542
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