Civil Industry Standard of the People's Republic of China - JGJ137-2001 Technical Specification for Hollow Brick Masonry Structures

Author: China Academy of Building Research and others
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: The main content of this specification includes; 1. Strength grades of bricks and mortar, calculation indicators of masonry mechanical properties; 2. Static design including basic provisions, calculation of load-bearing capacity of compression members, allowable height-thickness ratio of walls and columns, structural requirements, and measures to prevent and mitigate cracks; 3. Seismic design including general provisions, height limits of buildings, requirements for local dimensions and height-width ratios of buildings, seismic actions and seismic load-bearing capacity verification, seismic structural measures; 4. Construction and quality inspection, which specify construction preparation, construction technical requirements, safety measures, quality inspection of engineering projects, and project acceptance.