Masonry wall construction

A.W. Hendry, F. M. Khalaf0415232821, 9780415232821

Drawing on a wealth of experience the authors present an essential and comprehensive coverage of masonry wall construction for students of civil and structural engineering, architecture, building, surveying and related courses. It will also be a useful guide for practising engineers and other professionals who require a general knowledge of masonry construction.

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Table of contents :
Masonry Wall Construction……Page 3
Acknowledgements……Page 7
Preface……Page 8
Contents……Page 5
Contents……Page 0
1.1 Historical Perspective……Page 9
1.3 Advantages Of Masonry Contruction……Page 17
1.4 Factors Affecting The Design Of Masonry Buildings……Page 18
1.5 Future Trends……Page 19
Further Reading……Page 20
2.2.1 Clay Brick And Blocks……Page 21
2.3.1 Physical Properties……Page 24
2.3.2 Mechanical Properties……Page 26
2.4.2 Granite……Page 27
2.4.3 Limestone……Page 28
Further Reading……Page 29
3.1.1 General……Page 30
3.1.2 Cements For Mortar……Page 31
3.1.3 Sands For Mortars……Page 32
3.1.5 Mortar Mix Design……Page 33
3.2 Components……Page 34
3.2.2 Wall Ties And Fixings……Page 36
Further Reading……Page 38
4.1 General Considerations……Page 39
4.2 Loading On Walls……Page 40
4.3.1 Compresive Strength Of Masonry……Page 43
4.3.2 Allowance For Eccentricity And Slenderness……Page 44
4.4 Resistance Of Walls To In-plane Horizintal Loading……Page 47
4.5 Laterally Loaded Walls And Panels……Page 48
4.6 Reinforced And Prestressed Masonry……Page 51
Further Reading……Page 54
5.1.1 Causes Of Movements In Masonry Buildings……Page 55
5.1.2 Methods Of Accommodating Movements……Page 56
5.2 Moisture Exclusion……Page 60
5.3.2 Resistance To Frost Action……Page 61
5.3.3 Salt Crystallisation And Sulphate Attack……Page 64
5.3.6 Durability Of Metal Components Embedded In Masonry……Page 65
5.4.1 General Principies……Page 66
5.4.2 Thermal Insulation……Page 68
5.4.3 Condensation……Page 69
5.5 Acoustic Properties……Page 70
Further Reading……Page 71
6.1.3 Cavity Walls……Page 73
6.1.4 Bonded Brickwork Walls……Page 74
6.1.6 Stone Masonry Walls……Page 76
6.2.1 General……Page 77
6.2.2 Current Site Procedures……Page 78
6.3.1 Prefabrication……Page 84
6.3.2 Alternative Units……Page 85
6.3.3 Site Practice……Page 90
6.3.5 Concluding Comment……Page 91
Further Reading……Page 93
7.1 General……Page 94
7.2 Cracking In Masonry Buildings……Page 95
7.3 Rain And Damp Penetration……Page 98
7.4 Other Visible Defects……Page 100
7.5 Workmanship Factors Affecting Strengh……Page 102
Further Reading……Page 104
8.1.2 Non-structural Repairs……Page 105
8.1.3 Structural Repairs……Page 108
8.2.1 Waterproofing Of Basements……Page 111
8.2.2 Formation Of Openings In Walls……Page 112
8.2.3 Improvements Of Thermal Insulation……Page 113
8.2.4 Improvements Of Acoustic Insulation……Page 115
Further Reading……Page 116