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Structural Brickwork

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

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Introduction to Eurocode 6

    The introduction of European standards to UK construction is a significant event. The ten design standards, known as the Eurocodes, will affect all design and construction activities as current British standards for design are due to be withdrawn in March 2010. 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.

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  • Eurocode 6 - Vertical Resistance

     

    This guide is the second in a series of three giving guidance on the design of masonry structures to Eurocode 61. The first guide, Introduction to Eurocode 62 gives an introduction to design and assessment of actions using Eurocode 6 and also covers the specification and execution (workmanship) of masonry. This guide explains how to design for vertical actions and determine vertical resistance. The third guide in the series3 covers the design of laterally loaded masonry panels.  Throughout this guide the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) from the UK National Annexes (NAs) have been used. These enable Eurocode 6 to be applied in the UK.

     

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  • 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. The first guide, Introduction to Eurocode 6 gives an introduction to design and assessment of actions using Eurocode 6 and also covers the specification and workmanship of masonry. The second guide in the series covers the design of vertically loaded masonry. This guide explains how to design for horizontal actions. Throughout this guide the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) from the UK National Annexes (NAs) have been used. These enable Eurocode 6 to be applied in the UK.

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  • 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. Throughout the guide series the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) from the UK National Annexes (NAs) have been used. These enable Eurocode 6 to be applied in the UK.

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  • 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. The subject is comprehensively covered to give readers a full understanding of what the code recommends and why.

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  • Design for Movement in Brickwork

    The factors affecting movement in brickwork have become better understood in recent years.  This document examines the physical properties of the materials and the range of likely movements to be expected.  It also aims to assist the user in interpreting scientific data to enable them to provide practical solutions to real building problems.

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  • Brick Cladding to Steel Framed Buildings

    Jointly sponsored by the Brick Development Association and British Steel, this technical manual provides comprehensive information on the successful use of brickwork cladding to single and multi-storey framed buildings.

    Note: this document is 11.6MB

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  • Design of Brick Diaphragm Walls

    Offers general arrangements, details and structural design principles and example calculations for this efficient and economical form of construction.

    Note: this document is 9.2MB

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  • Design of Brick Fin Walls in Tall Single Storey Buildings

    This document provides architectural opportunities and engineering design principles for this useful method of construction. Provides detailed examples and recommended design procedure.

    Note: this document is 7.4MB

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  • Design of Free Standing Walls

    Authoritative advice on a wide variety of walling requirements and situations. Essential reading for those about to design and build a free standing wall.

    Note: this document is 9.4MB

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  • Load-bearing Brickwork Cross-wall Construction

    Invaluable guide to a fast, efficient and economical form of construction with wide functional structure applications. Includes worked examples and diagrams.

    Note: this document is 10.2MB

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  • The Design of Flexible Pavements Surfaced with Clay Pavers

    Structural design advice for heavily trafficked flexible clay pavements for highways and similar applications.

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  • The Design of Laterally Loaded Walls

    Comprehensive overview of the subject with particular reference to uniform lateral pressures. Includes details of the code and provisions of BS 5628 with attention to Clause 36 of Section 4 which gives detailed design recommendations.

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  • Design of Post-Tensioned Brickwork (available on disc)

    Full design information on all aspects of the post tensioning of brickwork detailing basis of design, work on site and design examples, including colour illustrations.

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Note: The contents and references of these publications may not have been updated to reflect the recommendations of the latest appropriate British and European Standards. Please ensure you use these publications alongside the latest standards.