Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
INTRODUCTION Standards for sampling and testing concrete masonry units are developed by the technical committees of ASTM International in accordance…
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Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Reinforcement in concrete masonry walls increases strength and ductility, increases resistance to applied loads, and in the case of…
Plaster and Stucco for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Portland cement-based plaster has many useful applications: as a moisture resistant coating for concrete masonry walls; as an interior…
Self-Consolidating Grout for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Self-consolidating grout (SCG) is a specially-formulated grout for use with reinforced masonry. It is designed to fill the long,…
Mortars for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION While mortar represents only a small proportion of the total wall area in concrete masonry construction (approximately 7 percent),…
Determining the Recycled Content of Concrete Masonry Products
INTRODUCTION Sustainable development has been defined as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of…
Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material because of its strength, durability, economy, and its resistance to fire, noise,…