Masonry Construction Structural Mechanics and Other Aspects

Name: Masonry Construction Structural Mechanics and Other Aspects
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ISBN: 9780792318460

ISBN-10: 0792318463

ISBN-13: 9780792318460

Edition: 1992

Authors: C. R. Calladine

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This volume contains eight contributions on the common theme of masonry construction. The publication coincides with the retirement of Dr Jacques Heyman from his Professorship of Engineering in the University of Cambridge, and Headship of the University's Engineering Department. It is entirely appropriate to have a collection of papers in honour of Professor Heyman at this time; for he has made signal contributions to our understanding of masonry construction over the past thirty years or so. It is no exaggeration to say that he has radically changed the way in which engineers think about masonry structures, particularly in relation to the old ecclesiastical buildings and bridges. Indeed it…

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List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 1992
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication date: 9/30/1992
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 98
Size: 8.27" wide x 11.69" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.112
Language: English



Editorial


Leaning towers



A computational model for the limit analysis of three-dimensional masonry structures



New trends in the analysis of masonry structures



Equilibrium and collapse analysis of masonry bodies



Modelling the dynamics of large block structures



Strengthening buildings of stone masonry to resist earthquakes



Repair of masonry structures



Weathering of rock, corrosion of stone and rusting of iron