Various types of cracks in masonry buildings such as in walls, mortar joints, foundations, slabs, columns, their causes and repair methods is discussed.
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Types and Causes of Movements in Masonry Buildings
Movements in masonry buildings are deformations caused to it due to various reasons. Types and causes of such movements in masonry buildings is discussed.
Tolerances and Workmanship for Reinforced Masonry Construction as per ACI
Tolerances and workmanship for the construction of reinforced masonry wall is important to provide required strength and aesthetics appearances to structures.
Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings – Types, Location, Design and Applications
Horizontal bands in masonry buildings are seismic bands consisting of reinforced concrete. Types of horizontal band, their location, design and applications are discussed.
Masonry Pilaster Wall Design and Construction Details
Masonry pilaster wall consist of pilaster, which is rectangular projectile column constructed of masonry blocks and provide extra strength to the wall.
Measurement of Masonry Brick Works in Construction including Deductions
Measurement of masonry works in construction is required for calculation of quantities of materials in masonry and to measure completed work. Masonry works are those where cement and fine aggregates without any coarse aggregates are used for construction purpose. There ...
DESIGN METHODS OF MASONRY STRUCTURES
Masonry structures have been and continue to be designed based on the allowable stress design method (also called service load method or working stress design). In this method, a structure is proportioned (designed) to resist code-specified service loads, which are ...