Masonry Design and Detailing Sixth Edition
6th Edition
Published on 16. July 2011
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-07-176639-5 (ISBN)
Description
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Build a Solid Foundation in Masonry EssentialsFocusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the latest LEED and sustainable materials and practices. Information on moisture and air management, adhered stone masonry veneer, and forensic investigations has been added. Featuring comprehensive coverage of the most popular and widely used brick and CMU masonry systems along with hundreds of illustrations, this is a practical guide for architects, engineers, and masonry contractors.
Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition covers:
Brick, concrete masonry units, and stone
Mortar and grout
Properties
ASTM standards
Expansion and contraction
Moisture and air management
Single-wythe wall details
Multi-wythe wall details
Anchored and adhered veneer details
Special wall types
Lintels and arches
Structural masonry
Installation and workmanship
Specifications
MSJC code
Quality assurance and quality control
Forensic investigations
Build a Solid Foundation in Masonry EssentialsFocusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the latest LEED and sustainable materials and practices. Information on moisture and air management, adhered stone masonry veneer, and forensic investigations has been added. Featuring comprehensive coverage of the most popular and widely used brick and CMU masonry systems along with hundreds of illustrations, this is a practical guide for architects, engineers, and masonry contractors.
Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition covers:
Brick, concrete masonry units, and stone
Mortar and grout
Properties
ASTM standards
Expansion and contraction
Moisture and air management
Single-wythe wall details
Multi-wythe wall details
Anchored and adhered veneer details
Special wall types
Lintels and arches
Structural masonry
Installation and workmanship
Specifications
MSJC code
Quality assurance and quality control
Forensic investigations
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
450 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 196 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
942 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-176639-5 (9780071766395)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Christine Beall is a consulting architect who has more than 25 years of experience in the design, specification, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. She has written or edited several books, including Masonry Design and Detailing and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (also from McGraw-Hill), and has published more than 100 articles and papers on masonry, sealants, glass, fire-resistant materials, moisture problems, and related construction topics. An active member in several professional organizations, Ms. Beall works as a consultant and expert witness in solving or avoiding design and construction problems. She has also been a contributor to Architectural Graphic Standards and the Masonry Designer's Guide to the MSJC Masonry Code and Specifications and McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.
Content
Part 1: Introduction:
Ch. 1 History and Development of Masonry Technology
Ch. 2. Brick, Block, and Stone
Part 2: Masonry Products and Accessories
Ch. 3. Mortar and Grout
Ch. 4. Masonry Accessories
Ch. 5. Masonry Properties
Ch. 6. Single-Wythe Walls
Ch. 7. Multi-Wythe Walls
Part 3: Building Systems and Applications
Ch. 8. Commercial Masonry Veneer
Ch. 9. Residential Masonry Veneer
Ch. 10. Special Wall Types
Ch. 11. Expansion, Contraction, and Differential Movement
Ch. 12. Moisture Management
Ch. 13. Lintels and Arches
Ch. 14. Masonry Structures
Ch. 15. Masonry Retaining Walls
Ch. 16. Masonry paving
Ch. 17. Installation and Workmanship
Ch. 18. Masonry Cleaning and Repairs
Part 4: Construction Practice
Ch. 19. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Ch. 20. Detailing Specifications
Ch. 21. Forensic Investigations (new)
Glossary
ASTM Reference Standards
Bibliography
Ch. 1 History and Development of Masonry Technology
Ch. 2. Brick, Block, and Stone
Part 2: Masonry Products and Accessories
Ch. 3. Mortar and Grout
Ch. 4. Masonry Accessories
Ch. 5. Masonry Properties
Ch. 6. Single-Wythe Walls
Ch. 7. Multi-Wythe Walls
Part 3: Building Systems and Applications
Ch. 8. Commercial Masonry Veneer
Ch. 9. Residential Masonry Veneer
Ch. 10. Special Wall Types
Ch. 11. Expansion, Contraction, and Differential Movement
Ch. 12. Moisture Management
Ch. 13. Lintels and Arches
Ch. 14. Masonry Structures
Ch. 15. Masonry Retaining Walls
Ch. 16. Masonry paving
Ch. 17. Installation and Workmanship
Ch. 18. Masonry Cleaning and Repairs
Part 4: Construction Practice
Ch. 19. Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Ch. 20. Detailing Specifications
Ch. 21. Forensic Investigations (new)
Glossary
ASTM Reference Standards
Bibliography