Concrete Masonry Designer's Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780419194408 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 382 str.

J. J. Roberts; Alan Tovey; Anton Fried

Opis

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 new edition is fully updated in line with British standards and Eurocodes.

Spis treści

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 Masonry.  Reinforced Masonry.  Concentrated Loads.  Composite Action.  The Thermal Performance of Masonry Walls.  The Resistance of Concrete Masonry to Rain Penetration.  Sound Insulation.  Fire Resistance.  Movement in Masonry.  Specification and Workmanship.  Blemishes, Faults and Problems.  Statistics and Quality Control.  Design of Plain and Prestressed Diaphragm Walls.  Bed Joint Reinforcement.  Developments in Europe.  Index

O autorze

Anton Fried is Senrior Lecturer at Department of Civill and Environmental Engineering, University of Surrey.