Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. The Definitive Guide to Designing Reinforced Masonry Structures Fully updated to the 2009 International Building Code (2009 IBC) and the 2008 Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC-08), Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures, second edition, presents the latest methods for designing strong, safe, and economical structures with reinforced masonry. The book is packed with more than 425 illustrations and a wealth of new, detailed examples. This state-of-the-art guide features strength design philosophy for reinforced masonry structures based on ASCE 7-05 design loads for wind and seismic design. Written by an internationally acclaimed author, this essential professional tool takes you step-by-step through the art, science, and engineering of reinforced masonry structures. COVERAGE INCLUDES:Masonry units and their applicationsMaterials of masonry constructionFlexural analysis and designColumnsWalls under gravity and transverse loadsShear wallsRetaining and subterranean wallsGeneral design and construction considerationsAnchorage to masonryDesign aids and tables | Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures by Narendra Taly, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters