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CHAPTER 13

MASONRY STRUCTURES

Clayford T. Grimm, P.E., dec.
Updated and revised by David J. Transue, P.E.

INTRODUCTION 13.2
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROPERTIES 13.3
Clay Brick Masonry 13.4
Weight of Clay Masonry 13.4
Clay Brick Masonry in Compression 13.4
Elastic Modulus of Clay Brick Masonry 13.4
Clay Brick Masonry in Flexure 13.6
Clay Brick Masonry in Shear 13.6
Concrete Masonry 13.6
Concrete Masonry Wall Weight 13.6
Concrete Masonry in Compression 13.6
Elastic Modulus of Concrete Masonry 13.6
Concrete Masonry in Flexure 13.6
Concrete Masonry in Shear 13.8
Grout Compressive Strength 13.8
Stone Properties 13.8
Wall Section Properties 13.8
ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROPERTIES 13.8
Acoustical Properties 13.8
Fire Resistance 13.13
Thermal Conductivity 13.13
Clay Brick Masonry 13.13
Concrete Masonry 13.15
Air and Vapor Transmission 13.15
Codes, Standards, and Reference Works 13.15
Design Codes 13.16
Standards 13.16
Reference Works: Technical Notes, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines
13.16
FAILURE MODES 13.16
Structural Failures 13.17
Quality Control in Reinforced Masonry 13.17
Cracks 13.17
Masonry Veneer over Wood Frame 13.22
Collapse 13.25
Pavement Delamination 13.27
Architectural Failures 13.29
Water Permeance 13.29
Durability 13.32

13.1