Structural masonry designer's manual /
W.G. Curtin ... [et al.].
- London : Granada, 1982.
- 498 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.
Includes index.
Introduction -- Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry -- Design philosophy -- Limit state design -- Basis of design (1): Vertical loading -- Basis of design (2): Lateral loading - tensile and shear strength -- Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry -- Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse -- Structural elements and forms -- Design of masonry elements (1): Vertically loaded -- Design of masonry elements (2): Combined bending and axial loading -- Design of single-storey buildings -- Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings -- Design of multi-storey structures -- Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry -- Arches.