Masonry Design provides the student with and reminds the practitioner of fundamental masonry design principles. Beginning with an intriguing case study of the Mesa Verde National Park visitor center, the subsequent chapters present the fundamentals of masonry design, bending, shear, compression design, wind and seismic design, and connection design. It is a refreshing change in textbooks for architectural materials courses and is an indispensable reference for practicing architects.
Paul W. McMullin is a structural engineer and founding partner at Ingenium Design. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Jonathan S. Price is a structural engineer specializing in historic preservation. He has a private engineering consulting practice in Pennsylvania and is registered in ten states.