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POST TENSIONED BRICKWORK AT RUSHDEN FIRE STATION A case study on Post Tensioned Brickwork at Rushden Fire Station. Click here to read more

BRICK CLADDING TO A STEEL FRAMED BUILDING: A DIFFERENT APPROACH This Note describes a different approach where the brickwork is self supporting over the full five storeys. Click here to read more

THE CALCULATION OF ECCENTRICITIES IN LOAD BEARING WALLS This Note discusses the background work and gives a method of calculating the eccentricity on loadbearing wall between reinforced concrete floors. Click here to read more

THE LOCOMOTIVE SHED AT PRESTON DOCK Diaphragm brick walls more than one metre thick have enabled the architect of this impressive building in the Preston Dock redevelopment area. Click here to read more

THE MAGISTRATES COURT AT NORWICH At Norwich, the brickwork is once again used for both facing and structure of this important building. Click here to read more

THE OSBORN MEMORIAL HALLS AT BOSCOMBE Many Engineers perceive reinforced and post tensioned masonry as a technique which requires high strength bricks and mortar. These Halls clearly dispel this myth and demonstrate the use of post tensioned brickwork where the bricks are c.19 N/mm² and the mortar is designation (iii). Click here to read more

A REINFORCED BRICKWORK FREESTANDING BOUNDARY WALL This File Note describes the design and construction of a “simple” garden wall – a project which cost less than £4,000. Click here to read more

THE NEEDHAM RESEARCH INSTITUTE, CAMBRIDGE The Institute is striking both for the Oriental flavour which it exudes and for the high quality of workmanship evident. Structurally, there is no “leading edge” masonry technology involved, rather, the structure is a fine example of exploiting the potential of traditional masonry construction. Click here to read more

NEW HEAD OFFICE FOR ACCRINGTON BRICK & TILE COMPANY Designing innovative forms of reinforced brickwork is always challenging. When a brick manufacturer decided to rebuild an office building, the opportunity to do just this proved irresistible. Click here to read more

WINSTANLEY COLLEGE MUSIC SUITE Diaphragm brick walls have helped provide this attractive music suite at a sixth form college near Wigan. The building’s high sound insulation, diverging angles and rounded corners illustrate the versatility and flexibility of brick diaphragm wall construction. Click here to read more