Book by Curtin, W. G., Shaw, G., Beck, J. K., Bray, W. A.

Structural Masonry Designers Manual

Engineering & Transportation

Curtin, W. G.

Beck, J.K.

Shaw, G.

Bray, W. A.

Engineering

Blackwell Science Inc.

Brickwork has long been regarded as an attractive cladding material and blockwork is increasing in its appeal. Both are durable materials with good thermal and acoustic insulation and fire resistance. What's more, both are economical structural materials that can often be used to build faster and more cheaply and more easily than steel or concrete frameworks. Since the first edition was published over a decade ago, this major handbook has made a considerable contribution to increasing the awareness and potential of structural masonry. It covers the main structural elements and forms of brick and blockwork, the application of reinforcing and post-tensioning, and includes a number of the authors own structural developments. A major feature is a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings, based on BS 5628. Available for the first time in paperback, the second edition has been revised to take account of the latest edition of BS 5628.

Structural Masonry Designers' Manual

Arts & Photography

Shaw, Gerry

Architecture

Wiley/Blackwell

Structural Foundation Designers' Manual

Most structural failures are caused by foundation problems. This major new handbook covers foundation designs and construction techniques for both straightforward and difficult sites (eg, reclaimed land), and includes guidance on choice of foundation type, analysis of site investigations, and specifications. Highly illustrated, it also features design charts and step-by-step worked examples.

Parkinson, Gary

Golding, J.

This major handbook covers the structural use of brick and blockwork. A major feature is a series of step-by-step design examples of typical elements and buildings. 
The book has been revised to include updates to the code of practice BS 5628:2000-2 and the 2004 version of Part A of the Building Regulations. New information on sustainability issues, innovation in masonry, health and safety issues and technical developments has been added.

Science & Math

Easterbrook, David

Mathematics

This manual for civil and structural engineers aims to simplify as much as possible a complex subject which is often treated too theoretically, by explaining in a practical way how to provide uncomplicated, buildable and economical foundations. It explains simply, clearly and with numerous worked examples how economic foundation design is achieved. It deals with both straightforward and difficult sites, following the process through site investigation, foundation selection and, finally, design. The book: <ul> <li>includes chapters on many aspects of foundation engineering that most other books avoid including <ul> <li>filled and contaminated sites 
</li> <li>mining and other man-made conditions</li> </ul>
 
</li> <li>features a step-by-step procedure for the design of lightweight and flexible rafts, to fill the gap in guidance in this much neglected, yet extremely economical foundation solution 
</li> <li>concentrates on foundations for building structures rather than the larger civil engineering foundations 
</li> <li>includes many innovative and economic solutions developed and used by the authors’ practice but not often covered in other publications 
</li> <li>provides an extensive series of appendices as a valuable reference source.</li> </ul>
 For the Second Edition the chapter on contaminated and derelict sites has been updated to take account of the latest guidelines on the subject, including BS 10175. Elsewhere, throughout the book, references have been updated to take account of the latest technical publications and relevant British Standards.

Seward, Norman

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