Interest in stuctural masonary has increased significantly in recent years. As a result more advanced codes of practice for the design of buildings in brickwork have been introduced in many countries. Design of Masonary Structures covers in particular the structure and content of the British code BS 5628 and the Eurocode EC6. Although the book is written with reference to the British and European codes; the principles described have general application and exemplify structural masonry design based on a limit state approach. The opening chapter provides a sound understanding of materials properties and relevent structural principles; the basis for successful use of any design code. Next the author gives a detailed description of the British and European codes.The design of elements under compression; shear and lateral load is discussed; as are reinforced and prestressed members and masonry walls acting compositely with reinforced concrete or steel structures. The discussion of these topics is
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Drawing BookBy ESHIt is a great book that I use to learn how to draw cats from. It has beautiful drawings and different kinds of cat breeds.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nice poses but some problems...By Theresa ZayThere were a lot of nice poses and a good assortment of cat breeds; etc. However this book was not done by the best artist. Her drawing at the back of the book listing cat parts was pathetically out of proportion. She should have used her own drawings on the following pages showing the cats muscular and skeletal structure to get it right. I expected more skilled lines and shading.