THE EVOLUTION OF THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MASONRY BUILDINGS IN THE UK

The paper gives a brief history of the use of masonry, mainly clay brickwork and stonework, for historic buildings in the UK. The development of a modern Code of Practice is described, leading to BS 5628: Parts 1 (1978), 2 (1985) and 3 (1985). The development and use of reinforced masonry is covered...

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Main Author: Barry Haseltine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2012-12-01
Series:Gestão & Tecnologia de Projetos
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/gestaodeprojetos/article/view/51061