Structural Masonry Designers’ Manual, Third Edition
Title: Structural Masonry Designers’ Manual, Third Edition
Authors: W G Curtin, G Shaw, J K Beck & W A Bray
Revised by David Easterbrook
Publishers: Blackwell
Publishing
ISBN: 0632056126
Summary
This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and
blockwork. A key feature is a series of step-by-step design
examples of typical elements and buildings.
The Third Edition is the first thorough update to the text since
1987. Revisions include:
2002 changes to the code of practice B2 5628 Parts 1, 2 and 3
changes to the specification of materials from British Standard
Specifications to British Standard Euro Norm specifications the
requirements of Part A (Structures) of the Building Regulations and
the implications of Parts E and L (Resistance to Passage of Sound
and Conservation of Fuel and Power in Buildings)
recent innovations in structural masonry such as the prestressed
flat arch masonry bridges at Tring, Hertfordshire sustainability
issues
updated health and safety requirements, such as CDM, manual lifting
regulations and COSSH regulations
A number of detailing examples have been added, and all illustrations have been redrawn to reflect modern drawing office practice.
Reviews
“This is essential reading for all civil structural design offices involved with masonry design and is now established as the standard work on the subject.” - New Civil Engineer
“The subject is covered comprehensively from design philosophy to working details” - Concrete Forum