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STRUCTURAL BRICKWORK

A series of Design Guides and File Notes directed at structural and civil engineers.

MASONRY DESIGN FOR DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE Revised Building Regulations for England & Wales, related, in part, to the structural design of buildings to resist accidental damage, have recently been published together with the relevant Approved Document giving guidance on accidental damage design. Click here to read more

THE DESIGN OF BRICKWORK RETAINING WALLS This document provides detailed information on both the permissible stress method and the limit state method, plus examples, calculations and tables of comparative costs and complies with BS 5628: Parts 1 & 2. Click here to read more

BRICKWORK ARCH BRIDGES Practical advice on brick arch bridge design, incorporating modern techniques, as a complement to the Department of Transport’s Design Standard and Advice Note on the construction of new arch bridges. Click here to read more

INTRODUCTION TO EUROCODE 6 This publication is part of a series of three guides entitled “How to design masonry structures using Eurocode 6″. The aim is to make the transition to Eurocode 6, Design of masonry structures as easy as possible by drawing together in one place key information and commentary required for the design of typical masonry elements. Click here to read more

EUROCODE 6 – VERTICAL RESISTANCE This guide is the second in a series of three giving guidance on the design of masonry structures to Eurocode 6. Click here to read more

EUROCODE 6 – LATERAL RESISTANCE This guide is the third in a series of three giving guidance on the design of masonry structures to Eurocode 6. Click here to read more

HOW TO DESIGN MASONRY STRUCTURES USING EUROCODE 6 – ERRATA This document is part of the series giving guidance on the design of masonry structures to Eurocode 6. Click here to read more

ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, ROBUSTNESS & STABILITY An explanation of the provisions contained in BS 5628: Part 1 – The Structural Use of Masonry and in particular with Section 5 of the code which gives detailed recommendations for controlling and limiting accidental damage. Click here to read more

DESIGN FOR MOVEMENT IN BRICKWORK This document examinesthe physical properties of the materials and the range of likely movements to be expected. Click here to read more

BRICK CLADDING TO STEEL FRAMED BUILDINGS This technical manual provides comprehensive information on the successful use of brickwork cladding to single and multi-storey framed buildings. Click here to read more