This book was developed from a set of masonry course notes used for many years in a semester-long, undergraduate and graduate course in masonry engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. It covers the design of masonry structures using the 2009 International Building Code, the 2008 Masonry Standards Joint Committee Code and Specification, and other documents referenced by those standards. The book is intended for an undergraduate or a graduate course in masonry as part of a civil engineering or architectural engineering curriculum. It can also be used for self-study and continuing education by practicing engineers. It emphasizes the strength design of masonry, and also includes allowable-stress design.
The following characteristics are covered by ASTM C62 (Standard Specification for Building Brick) or by ASTM C216 (Standard Specification for Facing Brick): […]
Visual and Serviceability Characteristics of Clay Masonry Units Read Post »
ASTM C270 defines, for all cementitious systems, different mortar types. In general, these are distinguished by the proportion of cement
The Masonry Society (TMS): Through its technical committees, this group influences different aspects of masonry design. TMS is the lead
In the preceding examples, we have used the simplifications that single-wythe panel walls can be designed assuming that the entire
Theoretical Derivation of the Strip Method (Hillerborg, 1996) Read Post »
Strength Loading Combinations from Sec. 1605.2.1 of the 2009 IBC Strength loading combinations from Sec. 1605.2.1 of the 2009 IBC are repeated
Summary of Strength Design Provisions of 2008 MSJC Code Read Post »
Allowable-Stress Loading Combinations from Sec. 1605.3.1 of the 2009 IBC Allowable-stress loading combinations from Sec. 1605.3.1 of the 2009 IBC are repeated
Summary of Allowable-Stress Design Provisions of 2008 MSJC Code Read Post »
To calculate strength interaction diagrams using a spreadsheet, we first calculate the position of the neutral axis corresponding to the
Examples of Use of Unreinforced Panel Walls Panel walls commonly comprise the masonry envelope surrounding reinforced concrete or steel frames.
The examples of Sec. 5.1.3 through 5.1.7 in this chapter dealt with design of unreinforced panel walls for flexure. In
Strength Checks of One-Way Shear for Unreinforced Panel Walls Read Post »