Fire Resistance Ratings of Concrete Masonry Assemblies
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is widely specified for fire walls and fire barriers because concrete masonry is noncombustible, provides durable fire…
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Evaluating Fire-Exposed Concrete Masonry Walls After a Fire
INTRODUCTION Fire safety requires that a wall not only halt the spread of fire from one area to another, but…
Balanced Design Fire Protection for Multifamily Housing
INTRODUCTION The application of balanced design principles is particularly important in multifamily residential buildings. The risk of fires in apartments…
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…