Masonry Design and Detailing

Book News, Inc.
The fourth edition reflects changes in the Uniform Building Code, the MSJC Code, ASTM standards, and materials, systems, and technology. It serves as a hands-on guide to quality masonry for practicing professionals. All types of wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, material specs, quality control testing, building code compliance, aesthetic variables, and installation are covered, along with new information on how to avoid wall cracking, new seismic anchors and flashing materials, and environmental topics such as recycling and sustainability. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved


Fine Homebuilding, Aug./Sept. 2002 issue
no-nonsense…enormous amount of technical information…clearly presented…ability to catalog the materials and systems…and recommend techniques...interesting, informative and highly recommended


Book Description
Reflecting vital changes in the uniform Building Code, the MSJC Code, and ASTM standards, as well as the latest insight into evolving materials, systems, and technology, the Fourth Edition is a current, hands-on guide that illuminates every important aspect of masonry, from all types of wall systems to material specs to building code compliance. Included is new information on mortar selection, flashing materials, seismic anchors, CMU retaining wall system recycling and sustainability, construction submittals, uniform Building Code and MSJC Masonry Code requirements, and much more.


Book Info
Explains the principles and practical know-how needed to ensure quality, performance and durability in masonry construction. Covers all types of wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, code compliance and more. Revised edition. DLC: Masonry.


Card catalog description
Reflecting vital changes in the Uniform Building Code, the MSJC Code, and ASTM standards, as well as the latest insight into evolving materials, systems, and technology, the new Fourth Edition of Masonry Design and Detailing is written for practicing professionals who are seeking a current, hands-on guide to quality masonry that is neither an esoteric structural engineering manual nor an overly simplistic do-it-yourself book. Every important aspect of masonry is illuminated in practical terms, including all types of wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, material specs, quality control testing, building code compliance, aesthetic variables, and installation requirements. Enhanced by more than 400 illustrations, the Fourth Edition gives architects, engineers, specifiers, and masonry contractors the principles and practical know-how they need to ensure quality, performance, and durability in masonry construction.


From the Back Cover
Now fully updated, here's today's only complete single-source guide to designing, specifying, and building in masonry! Reflecting vital changes in the Uniform Building Code, the MSJC Code, and ASTM standards, as well as the latest insight into evolving materials, systems, and technology, the Fourth Edition of Masonry Design and Detailing is written for practicing professionals who are seeking a current, hands-on guide to quality masonry that is neither an esoteric structural engineering manual nor an overly simplistic do-it-yourself book. Every important aspect of masonry is illuminated in practical terms, including all types of wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, material specs, quality control testing, building code compliance, aesthetic variables, and installation requirements. The Fourth Edition offers new information on: the ``how'' and ``why'' of wall cracking and moisture penetration--and how to avoid these problems; mortar and grout mixtures and their uses; new flashing materials, new seismic anchors, interlocking CMU retaining wall systems, innovative flashing blocks, and new accessories; environmental topics such as recycling and sustainability; ASTM standards and tests, construction submittals, and specs for historic restoration; Uniform Building Code and MSJC Masonry Code requirements. Enhanced by more than 400 illustrations, the Fourth Edition gives architects, engineers, specifiers, and masonry contractors the principles and practical know-how they need to ensure quality, performance, and durability in masonry construction.


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The fourth edition reflects changes in the Uniform Building Code, the MSJC Code, ASTM standards, and materials, systems, and technology. It serves as a hands-on guide to quality masonry for practicing professionals. All types of wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, material specs, quality control testing, building code compliance, aesthetic variables, and installation are covered, along with new information on how to avoid wall cracking, new seismic anchors and flashing materials, and environmental topics such as recycling and sustainability. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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