Download or read book Constructing Low Rise Confined Masonry Buildings written by Tom Schacher and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In many of the most earthquake-prone areas of the world, low-rise houses, built by masons without formal training or self-built, are vulnerable to collapse. This guide focuses on the confined masonry technique which offers excellent results of earthquake resistance in countries where it is part of the building code. They have been developed by practitioners rather than by engineers, and therefore respond well to the technical and financial capacities of small-scale contractors and self-builders. Confined masonry uses the same materials as the widely used reinforced-concrete frame technique, but in a different sequence, making the system more simple and forgiving. Constructing Low-rise Confined Masonry Buildings describes these techniques with clear and concise instructions. Punctuated regularly with illustrations and photos throughout, this guide carefully describes basic rules for the selection of safe building sites and for house layouts, whilst giving detailed instructions on the construction process. Photos include examples to highlight both safe and unsafe practices paired with clear explanations. The guide gives indications on practical detailing of confined masonry but also includes basic information on good construction practice in general. This is an essential handbook for building technicians, construction managers, architects and students of architecture and civil engineering in areas regularly affected by earthquakes or for those following practical training on confined masonry building sites"--
Download or read book Seismic Design Manual 3rd Edition written by and published by . This book was released on 2018-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Build Safer Houses with Confined Masonry written by Tom Schacher and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Guide is intended for the training of professional masons in confined masonry. It can be used as a building guide at construction sites or as a training resource. It is presented in a simple manner and explains in a step-by-step sequence how to build a one or two-storey confined masonry house.
Download or read book Guidelines for earthquake resistant non engineered construction written by Arya, Anand S and published by UNESCO. This book was released on 2014-08-25 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Earthquake Resistant Confined Masonary Construction written by Svetlana Brzev and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph is written for building professionals interested in learning more about confined masonry construction and for those who would like to promote its application in countries with high earthquake risk. Confined masonry has evolved over the last hundred years through an informal process based on its satisfactory performance in past earthquakes in countries and regions of extremely high seismic risk. It is used both for non-engineered and engineered construction; its field applications range from one- and two-storey single-family dwellings to six-storey apartment buildings.
Download or read book Earthquake resistant Design Of Masonry Buildings written by Miha Tomazevic and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 1999-07-05 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the last few decades, a considerable amount of experimental and analytical research on the seismic behaviour of masonry walls and buildings has been carried out. The investigations resulted in the development of methods for seismic analysis and design, as well as new technologies and construction systems. After many centuries of traditional use and decades of allowable stress design, clear concepts for limit state verification of masonry buildings under earthquake loading have recently been introduced in codes of practice.Although this book is not a review of the state-of-the-art of masonry structures in earthquake zones, an attempt has been made to balance the discussion on recent code requirements, state-of-the-art methods of earthquake-resistant design and the author's research work, in order to render the book useful for a broader application in design practice. An attempt has also been made to present, in a condensed but easy to understand way, all the information needed for earthquake-resistant design of masonry buildings constructed using traditional systems. The basic concepts of limit state verification are presented and equations for seismic resistance verification of masonry walls of all types of construction, (unreinforced, confined and reinforced) as well as masonry-infilled reinforced concrete frames, are addressed. A method for seismic resistance verification, compatible with recent code requirements, is also discussed. In all cases, experimental results are used to explain the proposed methods and equations.An important part of this book is dedicated to the discussion of the problems of repair, retrofit and rehabilitation of existing masonry buildings, including historical structures in urban centres. Methods of strengthening masonry walls as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings are described in detail. Wherever possible, experimental evidence regarding the effectiveness of the proposed strengthening methods is given.
Download or read book Earthquake resistant Confined Masonry Construction written by Svetlana Brzev and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Towards resilient non engineered construction written by UNESCO and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Building with Bamboo written by Jules J. A. Janssen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised handbook brings together the practical experiences of engineers in the field and of research programs testing bamboo. The author shows how bamboo can be harvested, seasoned and jointed to form walls, doors and windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, roof trusses and bridges, and how to weave bamboo.
Download or read book Design of a Low Rise Building Using Structural Masonry written by Pavlos Hadjipavlou and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treatise on Masonry Construction written by Ira Osborn Baker and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rammed Earth Structures written by Julian Keable and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ramming earth has been a method of construction for centuries in many parts of the world and the technique can produce buildings that are strong, durable, safe and desirable. Because earth is an abundant and cheap resource, rammed earth buildings are often very economical. To achieve the best results the right techniques for the selection and testing of soils must be used to protect walls from water damage and shrinkage. This book aims to show how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged. Since the fi rst edition of this book was published, the standards described in Rammed Earth Structures has been adopted as a Building Standard in Zimbabwe. Further progress is being made extending the use of rammed earth as an officially sanctioned building material across all SADC countries. This book is now therefore becoming an important guide and resource for those wishing to employ this economical and low-carbon building material in the construction of public as well as private buildings in Africa and elsewhere. This book aims to show how high standards can be achieved and the criteria on which rammed earth structures and building techniques can be judged. An important guide and resource for those wishing to employ this economical and low-carbon building material in the construction of public as well as private buildings in Africa and elsewhere.
Download or read book Masonry Design written by M. Hatzinikolas and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Structural Engineering and Rehabilitation written by Sondipon Adhikari and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprises select papers presented at the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2018). The book covers a wide range of topics related to recent advancements in structural engineering, structural health monitoring, rehabilitation and retrofitting of structures, and earthquake-resistant structures. Based on case studies and laboratory investigations, the book highlights latest techniques and innovative methods for building repair and maintenance. Recent development in materials being used in structural rehabilitation and retrofitting is also discussed. The contents of this book can be useful for researchers and professionals working in structural engineering and allied areas.
Download or read book Confined Masonry for Seismically Resilient Low cost Housing in India written by Christopher F. Porst and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confined masonry (CM) is a viable housing typology that is resilient and economical for developing countries in seismic regions. Given its suitability for low-tech environments, multiple authors have published instructions on CM construction that do not require engineering knowledge. As a result these guidelines impose constrictive design requirements. Analysis methods exist for calculating the stress demand on shear walls of a CM building under earthquake loads which may be applied to any design, but they require technical expertise to perform. A procedure for designing confined masonry buildings is presented that employs a combination of seismic analysis techniques to take into account torsional effects and allow for complex designs while requiring low computational effort. Parametric studies are performed on this procedure which show reliable, conservative structural design outputs. Confined masonry is a structural wall system, therefore its seismic resilience depends on the wall shear strength, which is related to the compressive strength of the masonry. In India bricks used to build homes are often of poor compressive strength, even lower than the minimum allowed by the Indian masonry code, which is lower than that prescribed in other international standards. Experimentation was conducted on the strength of masonry in Gujarat, India to investigate the effect of varying mortar qualities when low strength bricks are used. With average brick strengths below 2.5 MPa a mud mortar with no cement and a 1:8 cement:sand ratio mortar resulted in approximately 41% and 21% higher prism strengths, respectively, than a 1:6 cement:sand ratio mortar. This shows that a mortar with less cement would save cost and result in a more resilient structure when building with bricks of this strength. Observations and hypotheses are presented for this behavior, but larger scale testing is recommended to better understand this outcome and inform better building practices that can save lives and money.
Download or read book Earth Construction written by Hugo Houben and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recent Trends in Civil Engineering written by Arjun Sil and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-03 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the select proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advancements in Civil Engineering (ICRACE) 2021. Various topics covered include theory and advanced technology of engineering structure, high-rise structure and large-span, structure, bridge and tunnel engineering, advanced concrete technology, durable structures, building energy conservation and green architecture, disaster management, smart structures and materials, soil and rock mechanics, geotechnology, hydraulic and hydro-power engineering, road & bridge engineering, and sustainable transportation infrastructures. This book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in the area of civil engineering and allied fields.
