ACI 530/530.1-02/530R/530.1R-02

These masonry code requirements, specifications, and commentaries cover the design and construction of masonry structures. The 2002 revision now includes strength design provisions plus:

Integrated seismic design requirements;

Modifications for allowable flexural tension design values;

Wind speed threshold for empirical design;

Criteria for veneer supported by wood; clarifications for empirically designed shear walls;

Removal of drip ties;

Quality-assurance provisions for prestressed masonry;

Grout demonstration panels; and

Protection requirements for reinforcement.

Among the other subjects covered in the code requirements and commentary are: analysis and design, strength and serviceability, flexural and axial loads, shear, details and development of reinforcement, walls, columns, pilasters, beams and lintels; seismic design requirements, and veneers.