Modern reinforced masonry structures

Author: Tali Zhou Kreider (USA)
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: This book provides a comprehensive discussion on the theory and design of clay and concrete masonry structures. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by general, rather than specific code-based, discussions on the structural design theory using masonry as a structural material. Examples are included to illustrate the application of relevant principles. Since engineering practice requires structures to be built according to codes, which are constantly evolving, the theories and examples provided in this book are based on the building codes used in the United States. As the Uniform Building Code (UBC) is widely applied and places significant emphasis on reinforced masonry, this book extensively references this code. A substantial portion of the book introduces the seismic loads and calculation methods specified by the UBC. However, it also appropriately references the International Building Code (IBC) and the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) Code in both text and examples, striving to incorporate as many of these standards as possible. To facilitate the use of the book by a broad readership, the formulas have been adjusted to align with the referenced UBC, IBC, and MSJC codes. During the design and teaching process, readers can use this book as a reference manual. The book frequently cites Chapters 16 and 21 of the 1997 UBC, which are included in Appendices B1 and C for reference, respectively. Appendix B2 provides a thorough discussion on the load combinations specified by the 2000 IBC and the 1999 ACI Code, along with examples that are also used in many other examples in the book. The masonry structural design mentioned in this book is based on the allowable stress design principle. Appendix D offers a comprehensive discussion on the strength design criteria for masonry structures, introducing concepts such as loads, strength degradation factors, and wall slenderness ratios, as well as the strength design provisions for masonry structures in the 1997 UBC. The appendix also provides detailed examples based on the strength design principle, including the design of slender walls.