Advantages and disadvantages of structural masonry
Design philosophy
Limit state design
Basis of design (1): vertical loading
Basis of design (2): lateral loading tensile and shear strength
Strapping, propping and tying of loadbearing masonry
Stability, accidental damage and progressive collapse
Structural elements and forms
Design of masonry elements (1): vertically loaded
Design of masonry elements (2): combined bending and axial loading
Design of single-storey buildings
Fin and diaphragm walls in tall single-storey buildings
Design of multi-storey structures
Reinforced and post-tensioned masonry
Arches
Materials
Components
Movement joints
Provision for services.