Constructing Low-rise Confined Masonry Buildings

The Construction Guide for Low-Rise Confined Masonry Buildings addresses the needs of small-scale contractors technicians government staff architects as well as non-governmental organizations involved in post-disaster reconstruction. The guide has been written with users with various professional backgrounds in mind including a workforce with little formal training. As a consequence this guide not only shows the practical detailing of confined masonry construction but also offers a wealth of basic information on good construction practices in general.