Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures

State-of-the-Art Code Knowledge for Designing Strong, Safe, and Economical Structures with Reinforced Masonry

The Second Edition of Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures presents the latest methods and code requirements for designing structures with reinforced masonry. Well-referenced and packed with over 425 illustrations, this guide now contains new International Building Code 2006 and MSJC 2005 information, strength design philosophy for reinforced masonry structures based on ASCE 7-05 design loads for wind and seismic design, and a wealth of new examples and problems.

Written by an internationally acclaimed author, this essential professional tool takes you step-by-step through the art, science, and engineering of materials of masonry construction…flexural analysis and design…walls under axial and transverse loads… and more. Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures features:

• Analysis and design of reinforced masonry structures based on strength design principles
• Over 425 detailed illustrations
• Numerous well-illustrated examples and problems
• SI units used throughout the book
• New to this edition: new International Building Code 2006 and MSJC 2005 requirements

Inside This Cutting-Edge Guide to Reinforced Masonry Design

• Masonry Units and Their Applications • Materials of Masonry Construction • Flexural Analysis and Design • Columns • Special Topics • Walls under Axial and Transverse Loads • Shear Walls • Retaining and Subterranean Walls • Construction Aspects • Design of Masonry Buildings • Design Aids and Tables