Semester 2 (Spring)

Unit(s) of Assessment

2 hour examination

Coursework – One assignment

Qualifying Condition(s)    An overall mark of 50% is required to pass the module.

A sound basic knowledge of structural analysis to Level HE3.  An understanding of serviceability and limit state code requirements for masonry.

The module is designed to provide an understanding of the methods of analysis and design of masonry structures in accordance with BS 5628: part 1, 2 and 3 and to give an introduction to BS EN 1996.  A further aim of the module is to enhance student understanding of the health and safety aspects associated with the design and construction of masonry structures.  A further aim of the module is to enhance student understanding of the health and safety aspects associated with the design and construction of masonry structures.

On the successful completion of this module, the student will;

·       have acquired an advanced and comprehensive overview of the behaviour of masonry structures under load.

be able to carry out, analysis and design of typical buildings and structural elements in accordance with standard procedures.

Introduction to masonry and masonry construction.

Modern masonry construction.

Codes, standards and regulations.

Design for vertical load.

Design for lateral load.

Combined loads. Concentrated loads. Accidental damage.

Reinforced masonry.

Other design considerations.

Design of basements.

Eurocode 6 :  Introduction and discussion.

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-3:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry. Materials and components, design and workmanship

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-3:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry. Materials and components, design and workmanship

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-1-1:2005 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-1-2:2005 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. General rules. Structural fire design

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-2:2006 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry 

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-3:2006 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures

British Standards Institution. BS EN 1990:2002 Eurocode. Basis of structural design

British Standards Institution. NA to BS EN 1990:2002 UK national annex for Eurocode 0

Basis of structural design.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

British Standards Institution. NA to BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

Required Reading

Eurocode for Masonry: EN 1996-1-1 and EN 1996-2.  International Masonry Society, c/o British Ceramic Research Ltd., ST4 7LQ ISBN No: 1759-1287.  2010. 

Managing health and safety in construction, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007. Approved Code of Practice L144 HSB Books 2007 ISBN 978 0 7176 6223 4.

Roberts, J. J, Tovey, A. K and Fried, A. N.  “Concrete Masonry Designers Handbook,” 2nd Edition, Spon press, ISBN0-419-19440-1, 2001.

McKenzie, WMC, Design of Structural Masonry, Palgrave 2001. (ISBN 0-333-79237-8)

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-1:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry. Structural use of unreinforced masonry.

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-2:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry.  Structural use of reinforced and Prestressed masonry.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-1-1:2005 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-1-2:2005 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. General rules. Structural fire design

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-2:2006 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry 

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1996-3:2006 Eurocode 6. Design of masonry structures. Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures

British Standards Institution. BS EN 1990:2002 Eurocode. Basis of structural design

British Standards Institution. NA to BS EN 1990:2002 UK national annex for Eurocode 0

Basis of structural design.

British Standards Institution, BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1. Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

British Standards Institution. NA to BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings.

Required Reading

Managing health and safety in construction, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007. Approved Code of Practice L144 HSB Books 2007 ISBN 978 0 7176 6223 4.

Roberts, J. J, Tovey, A. K and Fried, A. N.  “Concrete Masonry Designers Handbook,” 2nd Edition, Spon press, ISBN0-419-19440-1, 2001.

McKenzie, WMC, Design of Structural Masonry, Palgrave 2001. (ISBN 0-333-79237-8)

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-1:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry. Structural use of unreinforced masonry.

British Standards Institution, BS 5628-2:2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry.  Structural use of reinforced and prestressed masonry.

6 August 2010