Basics: Masonry Construction (second edition)

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Author: Nils KummerThis volume aims to introduce students systematically to the subject of masonry. Bricks and mortar, the elemental basic components, are used to devise rules for building a wall. The interplay of bricks, the forms of masonry bonds, and the aesthetic of masonry with wall apertures, projections and recesses are explained soundly and methodically so that students can understand the essence of masonry and apply their insights directly to their designs and projects.Masonry construction is usually the first building exercise the student encounters in their training. This volume elaborates the fundamental principles of scale, construction, and assembly of building components using simple masonry structures as examples.The emphasis is on overall systems and material-dependent properties. Some other topics include: materials and measurements, building physics and load-bearing structures, typical bonds, building components and the execution of masonry structures. ISBN 9783035623109. Birkhauser Verlag. pb. 70 pages. 54 b/w ills. 22 x 15.5 cm.available Show more