ACI MDG101

Pay only pennies a page for a book that will help you understand and apply the provisions of the 1999 masonry code. This 3rd edition of the Masonry Designers? Guide complies with the provisions of ACI MSJC Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402) and Specifications for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602), which are referenced throughout the International Building Code (IBC 2000). Keyed to the MSJC Code and Specification requirements, the Guide shows you how to properly apply these requirements to your masonry structure. With an easy to follow, how-to-do-it style, the book ties discussions and step-by-step design examples to appropriate parts of the Code and Specifications.

Design chapters show you how to apply Code provisions to the structural design of beams, walls, columns, and pilasters. They also cover different types of construction - multiwythe composite and noncomposite, single wythe, unreinforced and reinforced - based on the structural analysis of three typical types of masonry buildings: a single-story strip mall and gymnasium, and a four-story hotel with both unreinforced and reinforced wall options.

Other topics covered in the Guide include masonry materials, testing, quality assurance, quality control, construction methods, and seismic detailing requirements. Information on prestressed masonry, adhered veneer, inspection of masonry, and hot weather construction has been added to address new provisions in the 1999 MSJC Code and Specification.

As a bonus feature, you also receive the MDG-3 in CD ROM form, allowing you to easily search and find key words. MDG-3 is a valuable reference tool for engineers, contractors, architects, inspectors, building code officials, and educators.