Presents 28 papers that address:

• recent developments in materials, components, and performance of assemblages

• up-to-date material on new test method development and review and design philosophy

• performance of conventional and new materials under ASTM specifications

• substantiation and/or deficiencies of existing ASTM specification criteria

• critical examination of application of ASTM test methods

• problem areas in masonry and purposed solutions

• and structural design and analysis methodologies.