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Book Synopsis
Structural masonry is used most extensively for elements that fundamentally resist compression - walls, columns, piers, or pedestals. This reference for all design and construction needs provides a complete guide to masonry as a structural, rather than decorative, material.

Table of Contents
Materials for Masonry Construction.

Types of Masonry Construction.

Brick Masonry.

Masonry with Concrete Units.

Stone Masonry.

Miscellaneous Masonry Construction.

Use of Structural Masonry for Buildings.

General Concerns for Building Structures.

Building Structures: Design Examples.

Appendices.

Study Aids.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.

Simplified Design of Masonry Structures

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      Published 7 March 1997
      ISBN-13 9780471179887
      978-0471179887
      ISBN-10 0471179884

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Structural masonry is used most extensively for elements that fundamentally resist compression - walls, columns, piers, or pedestals. This reference for all design and construction needs provides a complete guide to masonry as a structural, rather than decorative, material.

      Table of Contents
      Materials for Masonry Construction.

      Types of Masonry Construction.

      Brick Masonry.

      Masonry with Concrete Units.

      Stone Masonry.

      Miscellaneous Masonry Construction.

      Use of Structural Masonry for Buildings.

      General Concerns for Building Structures.

      Building Structures: Design Examples.

      Appendices.

      Study Aids.

      Glossary.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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