texts for masonry and concrete

[bjb]

I am looking for more up to date textbooks in concrete and masonry, can someone recommend some good texts for a practicing engineer in these areas?

I currently have a concrete book by Nawy that I don't really like. Does anyone have an opinion on the reinforced concrete texts by Jack McCormac? I have one of his steel books and it's pretty basic, but I like that because at this point I don't need to slog through something overly theoretical.

 

[concretemasonry]

There are three good reference items:

1. "Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook" by Jim Amrhein is a little out of date code-wise, but it is an excellant description of the mechanics of masonry and is very understandable.

2. "Masonry Designers Guide" is a companion documents for the use of the ACI 530 Code and Specifications. The latest version may be slighly behind one code version, but probably will be compatible and current with local code adoptions. There have been few majot changes. It has been offered at a discounted price when taking an ACI sponsored masonry design class.

3. The combined ACI 530 containing the Code and Specifications along with the very valuable commentary is a must.

These are probably available through ACI, The Masonry Socity (TMS) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA).

Dick

 

[dik]

Engineered Masonry Design - Limit States Design by Glanville, Hatzinikolas and Ben-Omran is one of the better texts; focus is on LRFD or Limit States design... it has good theoretical development and a lot of worked examples.

Dik

 

[WillisV]

Regarding concrete: I have the McCormac book - it is great but, like you said regarding his steel book, focuses a lot on the basics. Excellent resource though for learning - not so great for more difficult concepts (I'd use MacGregor for that type of resource).

 

[UcfSE]

We have this sort of thread about every two months it seems. Try the search function as well.

I agree with concretemasonry for references. I have all of those.

The MacGregor book is very good for concrete, as is the book by Nilson, Darwin and Dolan. Also get the PCA Notes on ACI 318.