Technical

STRUCTURAL GUIDES 

Here we offer a range of useful structural brickwork guides available to download. Please note that while these publications are helpful as a reference, some of them are in need of updating. A date of revision is detailed on the cover sheets.

These publications are not a substitute for professional advice. The association strongly advises anyone referencing these guides to seek professional advice before undertaking work.

Can't find what you are looking for? Check the General Guides and Technical Guides  sections. If you require assistance, contact our friendly team at brick@brick.org.uk.

 

EUROCODE 6

Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures is the primary source of information when designing brickwork.
To access supporting materials, design examples and training courses suitable for structural engineers, click the following link to visit the Eurocode 6 website. 

A webinar on structural design is also available here.

WWW.EUROCODE6.ORG

INTRODUCTION TO EUROCODE 6

The purpose of this series of guides is to introduce designers to the basic approach adopted in Eurocode 6. This is the first guide in the series of three and provides:

■ A brief outline of the scope of Eurocode 6.

■ An introduction to design, including fire resistance and movement.

■ Assessment of actions and combination of actions using Eurocode*.

■ How to specify mortar and masonry units.

■ Glossary of Eurocode 6 terms.

The second and third guides in this series, Vertical Resistance and, Lateral Resistance, can also be downloaded from this webpage.

Further information on Eurocode 6 can be found at www.eurocode6.org

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EUROCODE 6 VERTICAL RESISTANCE

EUROCODE 6 VERTICAL RESISTANCE

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EUROCODE 6 LATERAL RESISTANCE

EUROCODE 6 LATERAL RESISTANCE

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FREESTANDING BRICK WALLS

FREESTANDING BRICK WALLS

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LATERALLY LOADED WALLS

LATERALLY LOADED WALLS

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BRICKWORK RETAINING WALLS

BRICKWORK RETAINING WALLS

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MASONRY DESIGN FOR DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE

MASONRY DESIGN FOR DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE

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BRICKWORK ARCH BRIDGES

BRICKWORK ARCH BRIDGES

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POST-TENSIONED BRICKWORK

POST-TENSIONED BRICKWORK

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BRICK DIAPHRAM WALLS

BRICK DIAPHRAM WALLS

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BRICK FIN WALLS IN TALL SINGLE-STOREY BUILDINGS

BRICK FIN WALLS IN TALL SINGLE-STOREY BUILDINGS

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