This volume provides a concise overview of the main facets of masonry wall construction, including materials, structural design, types of walls, movement, insulation, rain exclusion, site practice, defects and repair. The subject is covered in sufficient depth for a comprehensive introduction with reading lists after each chapter for those interested in further detail. Drawing on a wealth of experience, the authors present an essential and comprehensive coverage of masonry wall design and construction for students of civil and structural engineering, architecture, building, surveying, and related courses. It will also be a useful guide for practising engineers and other professionals who require a general knowledge of masonry construction.
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'This concise volume forms a good introduction to masonry wall construction for the engineering undergraduate and others on construction based courses' - Masonry International
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A.W. Hendry is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and F.M. Khalaf is at the School of the Built Environment, Napier University.
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The archaeological and historical record over several millenia shows that the basic construction materials used to create human shelter were the same in all parts of the world and derived from the earth or from plant life, used as locally available and depending on climatic conditions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Building Research Establishment, Brick Development Association, British Standards Institution, Good Repair Guide, Borthwick Castle, British Ceramic Research Association, Courtesy of Morrison Construction Group, Good Building Guide New!
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The archaeological and historical record over several millenia shows that the basic construction materials used to create human shelter were the same in all parts of the world and derived from the earth or from plant life, used as locally available and depending on climatic conditions. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Building Research Establishment, Brick Development Association, British Standards Institution, Good Repair Guide, Borthwick Castle, British Ceramic Research Association, Courtesy of Morrison Construction Group, Good Building Guide New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Surprise Me!
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- The Technology of Building Defects by John Hinks on page 99
- Maintenance Brick&Stone Mason by A. Sowden on page 112
- Defects and Deterioration in Buildings: A Practical Guide to the Science and Technology of Material Failure by Barry Richardson on page 99
- Design of Masonry Structures by A.W. Hendry on page 48
- Structural Masonry by Arnold W. Hendry on page 48
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- Design-Tech: Building Science for Architects by Jason Alread in Back Matter
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