Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers & Builders, 6th edition, 2008 (PDF)

The sixth edition of PCA’s Concrete Masonry Handbook for Architects, Engineers, Builders reflects state-of-the-practice for concrete masonry construction presented in a new layout style. More than 200 color photos describe designing and building with concrete masonry. Like the previous version, this one contains nine chapters, giving comprehensive coverage to materials – from units, to mortar, to grout. The chapters on design and construction provide an introduction to the structural behavior of masonry elements, including the types of loads acting on structures, how the loads are carried, key components of masonry walls, and a detailed description of placing masonry. Includes information on applications for concrete masonry structures, finishes such as paint and plaster, more than 40 details of masonry sections, and a brand new glossary.
Concrete Masonry Handbook, 2008, 6th edition from Portland Cement Association.