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…
Flashing Details for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION At critical locations throughout a building, moisture that manages to penetrate a wall is collected and diverted to the…
Flashing Strategies for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION The primary role of flashing is to intercept the flow of moisture through masonry and direct it to the…
Design for Dry Single-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Single-wythe concrete masonry walls are cost competitive because they provide structural form as well as an attractive and durable…
Details for Half-High Concrete Masonry Units
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry offers numerous functional advantages, such as structural load bearing, life and property protection, durability and low maintenance….
Construction of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Diaphragm Walls
INTRODUCTION Diaphragm walls are composed of two wythes of masonry with a large cavity or void. The wythes are bonded…