CE 519 - Advanced Masonry Design (4)

Design and analysis of reinforced masonry structural elements including lintel beams, pilasters, and shear walls. Flexural strength, shear strength, stiffness, and ductility of reinforced masonry elements. Detailing of reinforcement and design of connections. Design for seismic loads. Procedures of both working stress design and strength design.

Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate course in masonry design, and graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.