CAE 5551 - Design of Masonry Structures

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

Course Description
This course examines design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures. Topics include lintels; walls subjected to out-of-plane and in-plane loads; detailing, allowable stress design and strength design. (prereq: CAE 3511, CAE 3521) (quarter system prereq: AE 3211, AE 3231)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe the material properties of masonry units and mortar
Design masonry flexural members
Design masonry walls for axial loads
Design masonry walls for out-of-plane bending
Design masonry walls for in-plane bending and shear
Apply code prescribed detailing requirements for masonry walls
Design anchorage in concrete and masonry

Prerequisites by Topic

None

Course Topics

Materials
Reinforced masonry beams
Masonry with axial loads
Masonry walls with out-of-plane bending
Masonry walls with in-plane bending and shear
Detailing of masonry
Anchorage design in masonry and concrete
Construction issues

Coordinator
Dr. Mahmoud Maamouri, P.E., S.E.

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