Introduction

Masonry is one of the key construction materials used in the UK and is used both as a loadbearing material and as a cladding to framed structures. Brick and block masonry remain the primary construction materials for houses in the UK and are used extensively in buildings of all types. Masonry structures have withstood the test of time and proven the inherent durability and structural integrity of masonry. Today’s masonry structures make use of modern materials and design methods to provide cost effective structural solutions. The introduction of the new European Codes and the supporting CEN standards provides both new opportunities and challenges for designers.

Course Content

• The development of the European codes and standards
Explaining the background to the development of the new Codes and Standards
• What is covered in Eurocode 6 and the supporting CEN standards
Explaining the various parts and coverage.
• The National Annexe
The necessary information to make Eurocode 6 useable in the UK.
• Differences in the design approach for vertical load
Comparison with BS5628 Part 1
• Differences in the design approach for lateral load
Comparison with BS5628 Part 1
• Reinforced and prestressed masonry
Comparison with BS5628 Part 2
• Fire resistance
How the fire resistance of masonry is covered.
• Construction aspects
How the material currently in BS5628 Part 3 is dealt with.

Speaker/s

• Eur Ing Professor JOHN ROBERTS, Hon DSc, BSc(Eng), PhD, CEng, FIStructE, FICE, FBMS, FCMI, FRSA, MICT, Hon MIIE, Principal of the Technical Innovation Consultancy and Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering – Kingston University. A Civil Engineering and PHD graduate of London University he has also appointments as Mowlem Professor of Civil Engineering at Kingston University in 1988, for the Cement and Concrete Association, president of the British Masonry Society and the British Cement Association.

• PETER WATT, BSc(Eng), is the Director of Charlwood Partnership Ltd. a technical consultancy practice specialising in masonry and timber construction. Previously he was Principal Engineer for Andy Collett Associates Ltd. running the Leatherhead office of that consultancy practice. For 15 years prior to that he was the Senior Structural Engineer for The Brick Development Association based at Windsor . He has been involved for 30 years with both masonry and timber design/construction with involvement in research and development, codification work, continuing professional development activities, technical publications and consultancy. Peter is a member of the BSI BS 5628 technical committee for masonry and has been a UK delegate to CEN/TC 250/SC6 for the development of Eurocode 6 for masonry structures. He is also Chairman of CEN/TC 125/WG3 for ancillary components standardisation. He is currently a British Masonry Society Council member.

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