Masonry Design and Detailing

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McGraw Hill Professional, Dec 12, 2003 - Architecture - 640 pages
ROCK SOLID ADVICE FOR MASONRY PROS!

Covering an unprecedented range of materials, technologies, and regulations, Masonry Design and Detailing is an essential resource for architects and masonry contractors. Completely updated, this hands-on guide features insight on the complete range of masonry topics: wall systems, unit and mortar selection, component detailing, building code compliance, and much, much more. Plus, you get discussions on a host of topical issues, including:

* ASTM standards
* MSJC Code (ACI 530)
* International Building Code Requirements (New)
* New drainage accessories
* Residential foundation requirements (New)
* Masonry bracing standards (New)
* Barrier, drainage and rain screen walls (New)
* Window flashing details (New)
* More than 80 new illustrations
* And much more!

Detailed enough for the working professional -- and still appropriate for the apprentice -- Masonry Design and Detailing provides hundreds of illustrations to maximize your understanding of these critical issues. When it comes to quality masonry, this book should be at the foundation of your work.

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About the author (2003)

Christine Beall is a consulting architect who has more than 25 years of experience in the design, specification, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. She has written or edited several books, including Masonry Design and Detailing and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (also from McGraw-Hill), and has published more than 100 articles and papers on masonry, sealants, glass, fire-resistant materials, moisture problems, and related construction topics. An active member in several professional organizations, Ms. Beall works as a consultant and expert witness in solving or avoiding design and construction problems. She has also been a contributor to Architectural Graphic Standards and the Masonry Designer's Guide to the MSJC Masonry Code and Specifications and McGraw-Hill's Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

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TitleMasonry Design and Detailing
AuthorChristine Beall
Edition5, illustrated
PublisherMcGraw Hill Professional, 2003
ISBN0071377344, 9780071377348
Length640 pages
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