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The Masonry Design Manual, 4th Edition, assists non-engineers designing for or working with masonry in understanding masonry materials and the construction process. It references provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS402, and the 2005 Specification for Masonry Structures, and includes unit conversions and hundreds of masonry details.

Masonry Design Manual, 4th Edition, is published by Masonry Institute of America and the International Code Council. This new edition assists the designer in understanding masonry materials and the construction process. It incorporates the latest information available and is consistent with the provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS402, and the 2005 Specification for Masonry Structures. The book covers clay brick, concrete masonry, natural stone, terra cotta, glass block, reinforcing steel, veneer, mortar and grout, brick masonry construction. It includes unit conversions as well as hundreds of masonry details.

A valuable tool for the non-engineer designing for or working with masonry.

Masonry is perhaps the oldest building material, yet it is the least understood. This book is intended to assist the designer in understanding the materials and the construction process. It is our desire to fulfill a need of the designer, that is, to understand masonry materials in simple terms.

This book incorporates the latest information available and is consistent with the design provisions of the 2006 International Building Code, the 2005 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402) and the 2005 Specification for Masonry Structures (ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602). The authors are presenting the material intended for the benefit of non-engineering disciplines, such as architects and contractors. There are a number of engineering concepts contained in the publication, but they are important to understanding the value of the basic concepts of masonry.

There are several sources that this publication incorporates, including the previous editions of the Masonry Design Manual, Technical Notes from the Brick Industry Association and National Concrete Masonry Association and a number of other technical publications developed by the Masonry Institute of America and other sources were used in the development of this publication. The compilation of this information is focused to the benefit of the designer and should be a valuable tool in improving the masonry industry.

This publication is not intended to replace the designer and anyone developing a masonry project should seek the assistance of a design professional, The Masonry Institute of America welcomes recommendations for the extension and improvement of the material and any new design techniques that may be incorporated into future editions.