Title:
General Description of Systems and Construction Practices
Author(s):
C. Casabbone
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
147
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
21-56
Keywords:
bearing walls; buildings; confined masonry; connections (mechanisms to transfer stress); construction practice; diaphragms (concrete); masonry; masonry walls; quality control; reinforced masonry; Construction
DOI:
10.14359/4375
Date:
9/1/1994
Abstract:
Presents the general description of masonry systems and construction practices in the Americas. As the most important use of masonry is the construction of midheight buildings destined to housing, emphasis is given in this chapter on the use of masonry in the construction of bearing wall diaphragm buildings.