This Manual focuses on structures that do not rely on bending in masonry for their overall stability (e.g. sway frame buildings), although the design of individual masonry elements subject to lateral loading and involving bending for their resistance, is included.
\nSpecifically, the Manual covers:
\n\u2022 Choice of structural form (and conceptual design)
\n\u2022 Choice of materials
\n\u2022 General principles of limit state design for masonry walls and columns
\n\u2022 Design of loadbearing masonry
\n\u2022 Design of laterally loaded masonry (and masonry infill panels to framed
\nstructures)
\n\u2022 Details and construction
\n\u2022 Design for fire
\n\u2022 Design for accidental damage
\nNotably, the structural design of reinforced and prestressed masonry, as well as retaining walls and arched structures, are not covered here \u2014 although an exception is the use of bed joint reinforcement; for both laterally loaded walls and for crack control.<\/p>\n
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