Masonry Design and Detailing Sixth Edition

Christine Beall is a consulting architect who has more than 25 years of experience in the design, specification, and construction of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. She has written or edited several books, including Masonry Design and Detailing and Thermal and Moisture Protection Manual (also from McGraw-Hill), and has published more than 100 articles and papers on masonry, sealants, glass, fire-resistant materials, moisture problems, and related construction topics. An active member in several professional organizations, Ms. Beall works as a consultant and expert witness in solving or avoiding design and construction problems. She has also been a contributor to Architectural Graphic Standards and the Masonry Designer’s Guide to the MSJC Masonry Code and Specifications and McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopedia of Science and Technology.

• Part 1: Introduction:Ch. 1 History and Development of Masonry TechnologyCh. 2. Brick, Block, and StonePart 2: Masonry Products and AccessoriesCh. 3. Mortar and GroutCh. 4. Masonry AccessoriesCh. 5. Masonry PropertiesCh. 6. Single-Wythe WallsCh. 7. Multi-Wythe WallsPart 3: Building Systems and ApplicationsCh. 8. Commercial Masonry VeneerCh. 9. Residential Masonry VeneerCh. 10. Special Wall TypesCh. 11. Expansion, Contraction, and Differential MovementCh. 12. Moisture ManagementCh. 13. Lintels and ArchesCh. 14. Masonry StructuresCh. 15. Masonry Retaining WallsCh. 16. Masonry pavingCh. 17. Installation and WorkmanshipCh. 18. Masonry Cleaning and RepairsPart 4: Construction PracticeCh. 19. Quality Assurance and Quality ControlCh. 20. Detailing SpecificationsCh. 21. Forensic Investigations (new)GlossaryASTM Reference StandardsBibliography