Build a Solid Foundation in Masonry Essentials
Focusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the latest LEED and sustainable materials and practices. Information on moisture and air management, adhered stone masonry veneer, and forensic investigations has been added. Featuring comprehensive coverage of the most popular and widely used brick and CMU masonry systems along with hundreds of illustrations, this is a practical guide for architects, engineers, and masonry contractors.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Masonry
Chapter 2 : Brick, Concrete Masonry Units, and Stone
Chapter 3 : Mortar and Grout
Chapter 4 : Masonry Accessories
Chapter 5 : Masonry Properties
Chapter 6 : Expansion and Contraction
Chapter 7 : Moisture and Air Management
Chapter 8 : Single-Wythe Wall Details
Chapter 9 : Multi-Wythe Wall Details
Chapter 10 : Anchored Veneer Details
Chapter 11 : Adhered Veneer Details
Chapter 12 : Special Wall Types
Chapter 13 : Lintels and Arches
Chapter 14 : Structural Masonry
Chapter 15 : Installation and Workmanship
Chapter 16 : Specifications
Chapter 17 : Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Chapter 18 : Forensic Investigations
Appendix A : Glossary
Appendix B : ASTM Reference Standards
Bibliography
Index
