Abstract
In the past, many multi-storey buildings were constructed in loadbearing brickwork, but their design was mostly based on rule-of-thumb methods which invariably meant uneconomic and excessively thick walls.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Copyright information
© 1972 S. Smith
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Smith, S. (1972). Calculated loadbearing brickwork. In: Brickwork. Essence Books on Building Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01500-9_17
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-01500-9_17
Publisher Name: Palgrave, London
Print ISBN: 978-0-333-13555-6
Online ISBN: 978-1-349-01500-9
eBook Packages: EngineeringEngineering (R0)