Title:
Philosophy of Structural Integrity of
Multistory Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry
Structures
Author(s):
Mark Fintel and G. Annamalai
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
1
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
27-35
Keywords:
blast loads; collapse; continuity
(structural); damage; detailing; explosions; loads
(forces); masonry; load-bearing walls; multistory
buildings; stability; structural analysis; structural
design; ties (reinforcement).
DOI:
Date:
5/1/1979
Abstract:
A discussion of a philosophy of design establishing minimum detailing criteria to ensure structural integrity of multistory load-bearing concrete masonry struc-tures in their response to the effects of abnormal loads. [Authors]