Masonry structure

Author: Liu Zhengbao
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: This book elaborates on the fundamental principles and design methods of masonry structures, including masonry materials and their mechanical properties, load-bearing capacity calculations for masonry structural members, lintels, overhangs, wall beams, and barrel arches. It also covers the design of walls and columns in masonry structure houses, common foundation design for masonry structures, design of masonry retaining walls, as well as the design of masonry arch bridges, abutments, and culverts. Additionally, the book addresses the assessment, inspection, and reinforcement design of masonry structure buildings.