Simplified Design of Masonry Structures

by James Ambrose

Book Overview

A complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals.

This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the designof masonry structures for buildings --with clear and easy-to-graspcoverage of basic materials, construction systems, building codes, industry standards, and simple computations for structural elementsof commonly used forms of masonry. Well-written and carefullyorganized, the book:
* Includes all principal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471179884
• ISBN13: 9780471179887
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.1" x 9.9"