Masonry Design and Detailing Sixth Edition

Build a Solid Foundation in Masonry Essentials

Focusing on brick and concrete block masonry, Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition is fully up to date with current MSJC codes and the latest LEED and sustainable materials and practices. Information on moisture and air management, adhered stone masonry veneer, and forensic investigations has been added. Featuring comprehensive coverage of the most popular and widely used brick and CMU masonry systems along with hundreds of illustrations, this is a practical guide for architects, engineers, and masonry contractors.

Masonry Design and Detailing, Sixth Edition covers:

Brick, concrete masonry units, and stone

Mortar and grout

Properties

ASTM standards

Expansion and contraction

Moisture and air management

Single-wythe wall details

Multi-wythe wall details

Anchored and adhered veneer details

Special wall types

Lintels and arches

Structural masonry

Installation and workmanship

Specifications

MSJC code

Quality assurance and quality control

Forensic investigations