{"product_id":"9780471179887","title":"Simplified Design of Masonry Structures","description":"\u003ch3\u003eParker\/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSimplified Design of Masonry Structures\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJames Ambrose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Construction \/ Masonry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA complete, accessible introduction to structural masonryfundamentals.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This practical volume provides a thorough grounding in the designof masonry structures for buildings --with clear and easy-to-graspcoverage of basic materials, construction systems, building codes,industry standards, and simple computations for structural elementsof commonly used forms of masonry. Well-written and carefullyorganized, the book:\u003cbr\u003e * Includes all principal types of masonry materials: brick, stone,fired clay, concrete block, glass block, and more\u003cbr\u003e * Contains information on unreinforced, reinforced, and veneeredconstruction\u003cbr\u003e * Examines key design criteria: dead loads, live loads, lateralloads, structural planning, building code requirements, andperformance measurement\u003cbr\u003e * Features helpful study aids --including exercises and solutions,glossary of terms, bibliography, and detailed appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Requiring only minimal prior experience in engineering analysis ordesign, Simplified Design of Masonry Structures is ideal forself-study or classroom use. It is an essential reference forarchitecture and engineering students and professionals.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e James Ambrose is Editor of the Parker\/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides. He has practiced as an architect in California and Illinois, and as a structural engineer in Illinois. He recently retired as professor of architecture at the University of Southern California.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 February 1997\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780471179887\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379122237580,"sku":"9780471179887","price":93.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780471179887.jpg?v=1780204021","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780471179887","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}