Description
The second edition of this book offers the most comprehensive treatment of structural masonry currently available. The contents include consideration of the basic concepts of stability and safety of masonry structures, the strength of masonry materials in compression, shear and flexure, followed by chapters on composite action, accidental damage, reinforced and prestressed masonry, arches and the testing of materials.
About the Author
ARNOLD W. HENDRY is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering in the University of Edinburgh and a Past President of the British Masonry Society. For over thirty years his main field of research was structural masonry and he is the author of numerous papers and book on this subject. He served for many years on national and international committees engaged in the preparation of codes of practice and standards for masonry structures.
Book Information
ISBN 9780333733097
Author Arnold W. Hendry
Format Hardback
Page Count 296
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 635g
About the Author
ARNOLD W. HENDRY is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering in the University of Edinburgh and a Past President of the British Masonry Society. For over thirty years his main field of research was structural masonry and he is the author of numerous papers and book on this subject. He served for many years on national and international committees engaged in the preparation of codes of practice and standards for masonry structures.
Book Information
ISBN 9780333733097
Author Arnold W. Hendry
Format Hardback
Page Count 296
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 635g
