Masonry and Concrete
Masonry and Concrete

Author: Christine Beall

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2000-09-15

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 0071499970

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The only all-inclusive, accessible reference for all aspects of building with masonry and concrete for residential purposes - ideal for residential builders, contractors, remodelers, and other professionalsPart of the Complete Construction Series, this design-it, specify-it, and build-it source aids decision-making and construction performance by illustrating and explaining the function and behavior of each materialProvides problem-avoiding insights into installation, construction, storage, and cleaning techniques - filled with tables, graphs, and over 100 illustrations

Masonry
Masonry

Author: John M. Melander

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 0803114923

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This volume contains papers presented at the symposium of the same name held in Miami, Florida in December 1992. The 28 peer-reviewed papers address topics in design and detail, installation and materials, testing and evaluation, and strategies and techniques. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Po

Brick and Block Masonry
Brick and Block Masonry

Author: Claudio Modena

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-11-03

Total Pages: 4087

ISBN-13: 1315342669

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Brick and Block Masonry - Trends, Innovations and Challenges contains the lectures and regular papers presented at the 16th International Brick and Block Masonry Conference (Padova, Italy, 26-30 June 2016). The contributions cover major topics: - Analysis of masonry structures - Bond of composites to masonry - Building physics and durability - Case studies - Codes and standards - Conservation of historic buildings - Earthen constructions - Eco-materials and sustainability - Fire resistance, blasts, and impacts - Masonry bridges, arches and vaults - Masonry infill walls and RC frames - Masonry materials and testing - Masonry repair and strengthening - New construction techniques and technologies - Reinforced and confined masonry - Seismic performance and vulnerability assessment In an ever-changing world, in which innovations are rapidly implemented but soon surpassed, the challenge for masonry, the oldest and most traditional building material, is that it can address the increasingly pressing requirements of quality of living, safety, and sustainability. This abstracts volume and full paper USB device, focusing on challenges, innovations, trends and ideas related to masonry, in both research and building practice, will proof to be a valuable source of information for researchers and practitioners, masonry industries and building management authorities, construction professionals and educators.