These masonry code requirements, specifications, and commentaries cover the design and construction of masonry structures. The 2002 revision now includes strength design provisions plus:
Integrated seismic design requirements;
Modifications for allowable flexural tension design values;
Wind speed threshold for empirical design;
Criteria for veneer supported by wood; clarifications for empirically designed shear walls;
Removal of drip ties;
Quality-assurance provisions for prestressed masonry;
Grout demonstration panels; and
Protection requirements for reinforcement.
Among the other subjects covered in the code requirements and commentary are: analysis and design, strength and serviceability, flexural and axial loads, shear, details and development of reinforcement, walls, columns, pilasters, beams and lintels; seismic design requirements, and veneers.
| Number of Pages : | 147 |
| Published : | 05/01/2002 |
| Same As : | ACI 530/530.1-02/530R/530.1R-02 |
