Masonry Design and Detailing: For Architects, Engineers, and Contractors - Hardcover

Beall, Christine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0070043124 ISBN 13: 9780070043121

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx), 1993

Synopsis

Here's the first single volume available incorporating the new 530 ACI/ASCE Masonry Building Code and 530. Masonry Specification-plus changes to the ASTM standard and the Uniform Building Code. This edition of Beall's Masonry Design and Detailing is your definitive guide to designing, specifying, and building in masonry, featuring 30% new and revised material. You'll find new chapters on masonry veneers-movement and moisture control-cleaning and restoration-evolving systems and technology-and recently developed materials-it's a must for masonry quality and performance. What's more, hundreds of drawings, photos, and tables support clear, concise coverage of techniques used for brick, block, stone, terra cotta, and glass block.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

ROCK SOLID ADVICE FOR MASONRY PROS!

Covering an unprecedented range of materials, technologies, and regulations, Masonry Design and Detailing is an essential resource for architects and masonry contractors. Completely updated, this hands-on guide features insight on the complete range of masonry topics: wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, building code compliance, and much, much more. Plus, you get discussions on a host of topical issues, including:

* ASTM standards
* MSJC Code (ACI 530)
* International Building Code Requirements (New)
* New drainage accessories
* Residential foundation requirements (New)
* Masonry bracing standards (New)
* Barrier, drainage and rain screen walls (New)
* Window flashing details (New)
* More than 80 new illustrations
* And much more!

Detailed enough for the working professional -- and still appropriate for the apprentice -- Masonry Design and Detailing provides hundreds of illustrations to maximize your understanding of these critical issues. When it comes to quality masonry, this book should be at the foundation of your work.

About the Author:

Christine Beall has more than 25 years' experience in the design, specification, and construction of a broad range of building types. A resident of Austin, Texas, she is a specialist in loadbearing and veneer masonry systems, stucco and EIFS, cladding systems, joint sealants, building envelope mold and moisture problems, and vapor condensation analysis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx)
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0070043124
• ISBN 13: 9780070043121
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 544