Concrete Masonry Veneer Details
INTRODUCTION A wall constructed with two or more wythes of masonry can technically be classified in one of three ways,…
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Construction of Low-Rise Concrete Masonry Buildings
INTRODUCTION The current trend of urban renewal and infill has sparked a high volume of new low-rise masonry residences. These…
Design and Construction of Dry-Stack Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Construction of masonry wall systems is possible without the use of mortar. The use of standard CMU units laid…
Residential Details for High Wind Areas
INTRODUCTION High winds subject buildings to large horizontal forces as well as to significant uplift. Reinforced concrete masonry is well…
Concrete Masonry Corner Details
INTRODUCTION A building’s corners are typically constructed first, then the remaining wall section is filled in. Because they guide the…
Detailing Concrete Masonry Fire Walls
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry, due to its inherent durability, reliability and superior fire resistance characteristics, is well suited to a range…
Concrete Masonry Curtain and Panel Wall Details
INTRODUCTION Steel and concrete structural frames often rely on nonloadbearing masonry curtain or panel walls to enclose the structure. Panel…
Integrating Concrete Masonry Walls With Metal Building Systems
INTRODUCTION Metal buildings are used extensively for warehouses and other structures requiring large, open floor spaces. Part of their design…
Concrete Masonry Residential Details
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry homes reflect the beauty and durability of concrete masonry materials. Masonry housing provides a high standard of…
Concrete Masonry Foundation Wall Details
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is used to construct various foundation wall types, including full basement walls, crawlspace walls, stem walls and…