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…
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Construction of High-Rise Concrete Masonry Buildings
INTRODUCTION Masonry structures have been used for centuries throughout the world. Concrete masonry units, however, are a relatively recent innovation….
Concrete Masonry Basement Wall Construction
Introduction Basements allow a building owner to significantly increase usable living, working, or storage space at a relatively low cost….
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…
Concrete Masonry Arches
INTRODUCTION The masonry arch, one of mans’ oldest architectural forms, is defined as a rigid span curving upward between two…
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…
Productivity and Modular Coordination in Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION For masonry construction, productivity is typically thought of as the number of concrete masonry units placed per unit of…
Post-Tensioned Concrete Masonry Wall Construction
INTRODUCTION Prestressing is the general term used when a structural element is compressed prior to being subjected to building loads….
Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material because of its strength, durability, economy, and its resistance to fire, noise,…
Surface Bonded Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Surface bonding is an economical construction technique which was first introduced in the late sixties by the U. S….