{"product_id":"simplified-design-of-masonry-structures-paperback-softback-9780471179887","title":"Simplified Design of Masonry Structures (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471179887","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSimplified Design of Masonry Structures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Ambrose (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471179887, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 7 March 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e224 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.8 x 17.1 x 1.2 cm, 0.376 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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:\u003cbr\u003e * Includes all principal types of masonry materials: brick, stone,fired clay, concrete block, glass block, and more\u003cbr\u003e * Contains information on unreinforced, reinforced, and veneeredconstruction\u003cbr\u003e * Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateralloads, structural planning, building code requirements, andperformance measurement\u003cbr\u003e * Features helpful study aids --including exercises and solutions,glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Requiring only minimal prior experience in engineering analysis ordesign, Simplified Design of Masonry Structures is ideal forself-study or classroom use. It is an essential reference forarchitecture and engineering students and professionals.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eMaterials for Masonry Construction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Types of Masonry Construction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Brick Masonry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Masonry with Concrete Units.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stone Masonry.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Miscellaneous Masonry Construction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Use of Structural Masonry for Buildings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e General Concerns for Building Structures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Structures: Design Examples.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Study Aids.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52503019913496,"sku":"9780471179887","price":66.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471179887.jpg?v=1786324278","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/simplified-design-of-masonry-structures-paperback-softback-9780471179887","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}