A. W. Hendry, F. M. Khalaf

Masonry Wall Construction (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134571239
• Artikelnr.: 72299426

Autorenporträt

A.W. Hendry was formerly Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Edinburgh and F.M. Khalaf is at the School of the Built Environment, Napier University.

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1: Introduction. 1.1 Historical perspective 1.2 Applications of masonry wall construction 1.3 Advantages of masonry construction 1.4 Factors affecting the design of masonry buildings 1.5 Future trends. Chapter 2: Masonry Units: Bricks, Blocks and Natural Stone. 2.1 Masonry Units: general 2.2 Manufacture of Units - Clay bricks and blocks
Calcium silicate bricks and blocks
Concrete bricks and blocks 2.3 Properties of bricks and blocks - Physical properties
Mechanical properties 2.4 Natural Stone - General
Granite
Limestone
Sandstone. Chapter 3: Mortar and Other Components 3.1 Mortar - General
Cements for mortar
Sands for mortars
Water for mortars
Admixtures used in mortar
Mortar mix design 3.2 Components - Damp proof course material and cavity trays
wall ties and fixings
Reinforcement. Chapter 4: Structural Design. 4.1 General considerations 4.2 Loading on walls 4.3 Design for compressive loading - Compressive strength of masonry
Allowance for eccentricity and slenderness
Loadbearing capacity of walls 4.4 Resistance of walls to in-plane horizontal loading 4.5 Laterally loaded walls and panels 4.6 Reinforced and prestressed masonry. Chapter 5: Non-Structural Aspects of Design. 5.1 Design for movement - Causes of movement in masonry buildings
Methods of accommodating movement 5.2 Moisture exclusion 5.3 Durability of masonry structures - General
Resistance to frost action
Salt crystallisation and sulphate attack
Atmospheric pollution
Attack by biological agencies
Durability of metal components embedded in masonry 5.4 Thermal design - General principles
Thermal insulation
Condensation 5.5 Acoustic properties 5.6 Fire resistance. Chapter 6: Masonry Wall Construction. 6.1 Types of masonry walls - General
Single leaf walls
Cavity walls
Bonded brickwork walls
Special types of walls
Stone masonry walls 6.2 Masonry construction - General
Current site procedures 6.3 Developments in masonry construction - Prefabrication
Alternative units
Site practice
masonry building systems
Concluding comment. Chapter 7: Defects in Masonry Walls. 7.1 General 7.2 Cracking in masonry buildings 7.3 Rain and damp penetration 7.4 Other visible defects 7.5 Workmanship factors affecting strength. Chapter 8: Repairs and Improvements to Masonry Walls. 8.1 Maintenance and repair - Pointing
Non-structural repairs
Structural repairs 8.2 Improvements and alterations - Waterproofing and basements
Formation of openings in walls
Improvement of thermal insulation
Improvement of acoustic insulation.