CMU-MAN-003-11

Concrete Masonry Walls for Metal Building Systems

Revised 2011

When integrating concrete masonry and steel frames into a single structural system, special considerations need to be addressed to account for the unique properties of a particular material. This guide is a comprehensive resource including a general overview of the design and detailing recommendations for serviceability and performance, structural design considerations, guidance for the construction of metal buildings integrating concrete masonry, and more.