Structural masonry designers' manual / / W.G. Curtin ... [et al.]

• Pubblicazione: Oxford ; ; Malden, MA, : Blackwell Science, c2006
• Edizione: 3rd ed. /
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (354 p.)
• Disciplina: 693/.1
• Soggetto topico: Masonry; Structural design
• Altri autori: CurtinW. G (William George) EasterbrookDavid
• Note generali: Includes index.; "Curtins consulting."
• Nota di contenuto: Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design (1): vertical loading -- Basis of design (2): lateral loading tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements (1): vertically loaded -- Design of masonry elements (2): combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches -- Materials -- Components -- Movement joints -- Provision for services.
• Sommario/riassunto: This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and block work. A major feature is a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings.The book has been revised to include updates to the code of practice BS 5628:2000-2 and the 2004 version of Part A of the Building Regulations. New information on sustainability issues, innovation in masonry, health and safety issues and technical developments has been added.
• Titolo autorizzato: Structural masonry designers' manual
• ISBN: 9786611319199; 9781281319197; 1281319198; 9780470708767; 047070876X; 9781613441794; 1613441797; 9780470774403; 0470774401; 9780470777411; 0470777419
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910812466603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II