Course Description

Properties of masonry materials; design requirements, philosophies and applicable standards; design for axial, flexural and shear forces; design of simple beams, columns and walls; connectors and construction considerations.

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Athena Title

Design of Masonry Structures

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Prerequisite

CVLE 3310 and CVLE 3610

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

This course introduces the student to the design of masonry structural elements such as simple beams, columns and walls. On completion of this course, the student should be able to design simple masonry structural elements subjected predominantly to axial, flexural or shear stresses in accordance with applicable design standards concerning both strength and serviceability.

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Topical Outline

1. Properties of masonry materials; clay, stone and mortar 2. Design requirements, philosophies and standards 3. Beams 4. Columns 5. Walls 6. Connectors 7. Construction considerations

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