Full Description

These masonry code requirements, specifications, and commentaries cover the design and construction of masonry structures. The 2002 revision now includes strength design provisions plus:

Integrated seismic design requirements;Modifications for allowable flexural tension design values;Wind speed threshold for empirical design;Criteria for veneer supported by wood; clarifications for empirically designed shear walls;Removal of drip ties;Quality-assurance provisions for prestressed masonry;Grout demonstration panels; andProtection requirements for reinforcement.

Among the other subjects covered in the code requirements and commentary are: analysis and design, strength and serviceability, flexural and axial loads, shear, details and development of reinforcement, walls, columns, pilasters, beams and lintels; seismic design requirements, and veneers.

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Published: 05/01/2002 Number of Pages: 147 Same As: ASCE 5-05/6-05