Vertical resistance. Revision 2
How to design masonry structures using Eurocode 6 2
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
How to design masonry structures using Eurocode 6
Abstract
Explains how to design for vertical actions and determine vertical resistance. Considers topics including the characteristic compressive strength of standard and shell-bedded masonry, effective height and thickness, slenderness ratio, and assessment of eccentricity.
Author
Roberts, J. J. and Brooker, O.
History
Ref: TCC/03/36. First published December 2007, revised January 2009 and June 2013. This second revision addresses the publication of PD6697 in 2010 and revised National Annex to BS EN 1996-1-1 in 2013. Also known as: How to design masonry structures to Eurocode 6.
ISBN
9781904818571
Subjects
- Building structure
- Walls/masonry/cavity walls
- Masonry walls, loadings
Publisher History
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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