Contributions to the structural design of masonry buildings

Author(s)

Kristiane Mattar Accetti

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Carlos.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC/SBD)
• Defense date: 1998-04-17

Examining board members

Márcio Roberto Silva Corrêa; Luiz Sergio Franco; Libânio Miranda Pinheiro

• Advisor: Márcio Roberto Silva Corrêa

Abstract

This work deals with the main decisions in structural masonry buildings design. At first, some definitions regarding reinforced masonry, modulation, construction techniques and use of precast concrete elements are discussed. In addition, some structural conception criteria and applied forces determination procedures, as well as forces distribution through out the building\'s height, are presented. Some orientations are given to structural elements design, according to brazilian code ABNT (NBR-10837). Based on the discussed theory, some examples are presented in order to direct the decision making process to assure safety and economy. (AU)