该手册是专门为砌体检验编写的综合信息源，涵盖术语、技术、材料、质量控制、检验和标准。这本书由国际商会和美国砖石学会联合出版，对于准备参加钢筋混凝土和预应力混凝土特别检查员认证考试的个人来说是非常宝贵的。基于2000年《国际建筑规范》和1999年《砌体结构建筑规范要求》（ACI 530-99/ASCE 5-99/TMS 402-99）的交叉引用。

A comprehensive information source written especially for masonry inspection, the handbook covers terminology, technology, materials, quality control, inspection and standards. Published jointly by ICC and the Masonry Institute of America, it is invaluable for individuals preparing to take the special inspector certification examinations on reinforced and prestressed concrete. Based on the 2000 International Building Code with cross-references to 1999 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures (ACI 530-99/ASCE 5-99/TMS 402-99).