ST4009 Design of Masonry Structures Syllabus:

ST4009 Design of Masonry Structures Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVE:

 To design, detail and retrofit a masonry structure

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Introduction – Masonry construction – National and International perspective – Historical development, Modern masonry, Material Properties – Masonry units: clay and concrete blocks, Mortar, grout and reinforcement, Bonding patterns, Shrinkage and differential movements.

UNIT II DESIGN OF COMPRESSION MEMBER

Principles of masonry design, Masonry standards: IS 1905 and others – Masonry in Compression – Prism strength, Eccentric loading -Kern distance. Structural Wall, Columns and Plasters, Retaining Wall, Pier and Foundation – Prestressed masonry

UNIT III DESIGN OF MASONRY UNDER LATERAL LOADS

Masonry under Lateral loads – In-plane and out-of-plane loads, Ductility of Reinforced Masonry Members Analysis of perforated shear walls, Lateral force distribution -flexible and rigid diaphragms. Behaviour of Masonry – Shear and flexure – Combined bending and axial loads – Reinforced and unreinforced masonry – Infill masonry

UNIT IV EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT DESIGN OF MASONRY STRUCTURES

Structural design of Masonry – Consideration of seismic loads –concepts of confined masonry – Cyclic loading and ductility of shear walls for seismic design -Code provisions- Working and Ultimate strength design – In-plane and out-of-plane design criteria for load-bearing and infills, connecting elements and ties. Modeling Techniques, Static Push Over Analysis and use of Capacity Design Spectra – use of Software.

UNIT V RETROFITTING OF MASONRY

Seismic evaluation and Retrofit of Masonry – In-situ and non-destructive tests for masonry – properties – Repair and strengthening of techniques.

OUTCOMES:

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to
CO1 Explain the properties of a masonry unit and the various components
CO2 Design a masonry structure for compression
CO3 Design a masonry structure for lateral loads
CO4 Design an earthquake-resistant masonry wall
CO5 Suggest retrofitting techniques for existing masonry walls

REFERENCES:

1. Drysdale, R. G. Hamid, A. H. and Baker, L. R, “Masonry Structures: Behaviour & Design”, Prentice Hall Hendry, 1994.
2. A.W. Hendry, B.P. Sinha and Davis, S. R, “Design of Masonry Structures”, E & FN Spon, UK, 2017.
3. R.S. Schneider and W.L. Dickey, “Reinforced Masonry Design”, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 1994.
4. Paulay, T. and Priestley, M. J. N., “Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings”, John Wiley, 1992.
5. A.W. Hendry, “Structural Masonry”, 2nd Edition, Palgrave McMillan Press, 1998.