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Advanced Diploma in Design of Masonry Structures
Learn about the behaviour, components & strength of masonry in this free online course on design of masonry structures.
Description
This course introduces you to the concept and meaning of masonry as a structural material. This course explains how masonry has been utilized as a structural solution in history and in the present day. This course all describes the constituents of masonry as well as the engineering properties of the said constituents. You will also be introduced to the behaviour of masonry units and their manufacturing processes.
This course explains in detail, the mechanical behaviour of masonry assembly under different kinds of compression, the strengths of the constituents of masonry and the assemblies of masonry. You will also learn about the possibility of a closed-form solution that results in the compressive strength of masonry. You will be introduced to the behaviour of masonry in shear.
This course also explains the structural design framework of masonry and the design considerations in masonry as far as IS 1905. You will learn about the Mann-Muller theory and its limitations. You will be introduced to some guidelines for reinforced masonry as well as some new terminologies. You will also learn about the categories of buildings and the design seismic coefficient. This course further explains the P-M interaction curve and its regions and the different procedures of the iterative approach.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Masonry
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Introduction to Masonry - Learning Outcomes
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Reinforced and Unreinforced Masonry
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Ancient and Modern Masonry Constructions
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Masonry Structural System Classification
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Design Methods in Structural Masonry
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Introduction to Masonry - Lesson Summary
Materials and Properties I
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Materials and Properties I - Learning Outcomes
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Engineering Properties of Masonry
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Tensile Strength and Masonry Durability
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Mortar and the Unit
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Materials and Properties I - Lesson Summary
Materials and Properties II
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Materials and Properties II - Learning Outcomes
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Compressive Strength of Masonry
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Elasticity Modulus in Masonry
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Shear Strength in Masonry
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Materials and Properties II - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Design of Masonry Structures - First Assessment
Strength and Behaviour I
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Strength and Behaviour I - Learning Outcomes
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Mechanics of Masonry in Compression
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Strength and Behaviour of Masonry
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Load Bearing Capacity of a Masonry Wall
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Strength and Behaviour I - Lesson Summary
Strength and Behaviour II
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Strength and Behaviour II - Learning Outcomes
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Brick and Bed Material Interaction
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Compression and Variability in Masonry
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Shear Strength and Joint Shear Strength
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Strength and Behaviour II - Lesson Summary
Behaviour and Flexural Mechanisms
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Behaviour and Flexural Mechanisms - Learning Outcomes
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Concept of One-Way Horizontal Flexure
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Components of Material Strength in Masonry
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Levels of Axial Compression
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Behaviour and Flexural Mechanisms - Lesson Summary
Masonry Strength and Design
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Masonry Strength and Design - Learning Outcomes
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Mechanical Behaviour of Masonry
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Shear-Compression Interaction
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Design of Masonry Components and Systems
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Masonry Strength and Design - Lesson Summary
Masonry Design
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Masonry Design - Learning Outcomes
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The Design Seismic Coefficient
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Permissible Compressive Stresses
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New and Reinforced Technologies in Masonry
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Masonry Design - Lesson Summary
Masonry Interactions
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Masonry Interactions - Learning Outcomes
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Design of Reinforced Masonry
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P-M Interactions and Limit-State Approach
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P-M Interaction and Iterative Approaches
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Estimating Actual Shear Stress
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Masonry Interactions - Lesson Summary
Seismic Design
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Seismic Design - Learning Outcomes
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Response Reduction Factor
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Estimating Seismic Demand
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Seismic Detailing Recommendations for Buildings
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Seismic Design - Lesson Summary
Advanced Diploma in Design of Masonry Structures - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the basic concept of masonry
- Distinguish between reinforced and unreinforced masonry
- Discuss the properties responsible for the overall strength and performance of masonry as a structural typology
- Identify the standard experiments conducted to determine the compressive strength of masonry
- Discuss the stress-strain behaviour of masonry in compression
- Discuss the mechanical behaviour of masonry as a material under compression
- Explain the design guidelines set for reinforced masonry
- Discuss response reduction factor
- Explain the procedure for estimating seismic demand
Certification
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