John Wiley & Sons, Inc. softcover, 1991-1st printing, clean/tight, no marks or signs of use, light cover wear only (Very Good). We will bubble wrap the book and ship it in a New BOX- Not a plastic bag like the zombie sellers.

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Title

Simplified Design of Masonry Structures

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Publication Date

1991

Language

English

ISBN 10

0471179884

ISBN 13

9780471179887

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

Weight

0.9 pounds

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Synopsis

A complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals.

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:
* Includes all principal types of masonry materials: brick, stone,fired clay, concrete block, glass block, and more
* Contains information on unreinforced, reinforced, and veneeredconstruction
* Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateralloads, structural planning, building code requirements, andperformance measurement
* Features helpful study aids --including exercises and solutions,glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices.

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.

About the Author

James Ambrose is Editor of the Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.

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