Design of Masonry Structures

Catalog description

Design of Masonry Structures ( AE 432 ) prepares students to design load-bearing and non load-bearing masonry structures. Although the emphasis is on reinforced masonry, some topics in unreinforced masonry are also covered. The course begins with a discussion of the materials used in masonry construction: clay units, concrete units, mortars, grout, and reinforcement. Since masonry code covers both allowable and strength design methods, a discussion of both design philosophies is necessary. The primary focus is on the analysis and design of reinforced masonry lintels, columns, shear walls, as well as out of plane walls. Additional topics such as deep beams, deflection, anchorage, and development length are also covered. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and design lintels in flexure and shear; analyze and design concrete masonry columns and pilasters under restrained or unrestrained conditions; analyze distribution of lateral loads to shear walls with openings; analyze and design masonry wall (load bearing and non-load bearing) in flexure and shear for in-plane loads; analyze and design concrete masonry walls and out-of-plane loads; design deep beams; detail miscellaneous steel attachments to masonry.