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CONTENTS

Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Preface to the First Edition xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Notation xxi
Acronyms xxvii

Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1
1.1 What Is Masonry? / 1.1
1.2 Plain and Reinforced Masonry / 1.1
1.3 A Brief History of Masonry Construction / 1.2
1.4 Evolution of Reinforced Masonry / 1.3
1.5 Unreinforced and Reinforced Masonry / 1.5
1.6 Historical Development of Building Codes and Standards for Masonry Construction / 1.6
1.7 Design Methods / 1.9
1.8 Load Combinations / 1.11
References / 1.14

Chapter 2. Masonry Units: Applications, Types, Sizes, and Classification 2.1

2.1 Introduction / 2.1
2.2 Application of Masonry Units in Construction / 2.1
2.3 General Description of Masonry Units / 2.2
2.4 Clay Building Brick / 2.4
2.5 Functional Aspects / 2.15
2.6 Concrete Masonry Units / 2.23
2.7 Bonds and Patterns in Masonry Work / 2.35
2.8 Structural Requirements for Masonry in Stack Bond / 2.41
2.9 Mortar Joints / 2.42
2.10 Types of Wall Construction / 2.43
2.11 Glass Unit Masonry / 2.46
2.12 Mortarless Block Systems / 2.51
2.13 Prefabricated Masonry / 2.51

2.14 Autoclaved Aerated Concrete / 2.54
References / 2.55
Chapter 3. Materials of Masonry Construction 3.1

3.1 Introduction / 3.1
3.2 Mortar / 3.1
3.3 Grout / 3.6
3.4 Differences between Mortar, Grout, and Concrete / 3.11
3.5 Compressive Strength of Masonry / 3.12
3.6 Steel Reinforcement / 3.15
3.7 Modulus of Elasticity of Masonry Materials / 3.22

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