| Description |
Build a Solid Foundation in Masonry EssentialsFocusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the latest LEED and sustainable materials and practices. Information on moisture and air management, adhered stone masonry veneer, and forensic investigations has been added. Featuring comprehensive coverage of the most popular and widely used brick and CMU masonry systems along with hundreds of illustrations, this is a practical guide for architects, engineers, and masonry contractors. Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition covers:
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| Author Biography |
Christine Beall, NCARB, CCS, is a member of ASTM Committees C-12 (Masonry Mortar), C-15 (Manufactured Masonry Units), and E-6 (Building Performance). She has more than 30 years' experience in the design, specification, construction, and inspection of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. Christine is the author of the McGraw-Hill publications, Concrete and Masonry Databook and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual. |
| Table of Contents |
Part 1: Introduction: Ch. 1 History and Development of Masonry Technology Ch. 2. Brick, Block, and Stone Part 2: Masonry Products and Accessories Ch. 3. Mortar and Grout Ch. 4. Masonry Accessories Ch. 5. Masonry Properties Ch. 6. Single-Wythe Walls Ch. 7. Multi-Wythe Walls Part 3: Building Systems and Applications Ch. 8. Commercial Masonry Veneer Ch. 9. Residential Masonry Veneer Ch. 10. Special Wall Types Ch. 11. Expansion, Contraction, and Differential Movement Ch. 12. Moisture Management Ch. 13. Lintels and Arches Ch. 14. Masonry Structures Ch. 15. Masonry Retaining Walls Ch. 16. Masonry paving Ch. 17. Installation and Workmanship Ch. 18. Masonry Cleaning and Repairs Part 4: Construction Practice Ch. 19. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Ch. 20. Detailing Specifications Ch. 21. Forensic Investigations (new) Glossary ASTM Reference Standards Bibliography |
