Presents 28 papers that address:
recent developments in materials, components, and performanceof assemblages
up-to-date material on new test method development and reviewand design philosophy
performance of conventional and new materials under ASTMspecifications
substantiation and/or deficiencies of existing ASTMspecification criteria
critical examination of application of ASTM test methods
problem areas in masonry and purposed solutions
and structural design and analysis methodologies.