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….
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Evaluating Existing Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION The majority of quality control testing of concrete masonry materials is conducted on samples representative of those used in…
Grout Quality Assurance
INTRODUCTION Two field tests are commonly performed for conventional grout—the slump test and the compressive strength test. Information about types…
Grout for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Masonry grout is a cementitious mixture used to fill cores or cavities in masonry construction. While usually added for…
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,…
Estimating Concrete Masonry Materials
INTRODUCTION Estimating the quantity or volume of materials used in a typical masonry project can range from the relatively simple…
Concrete Masonry Screen Walls
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry screen walls are used in every part of every country on the globe, on every conceivable style…
Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material because of its strength, durability, economy, and its resistance to fire, noise,…
Grouting Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Grouted concrete masonry construction offers design flexibility through the use of partially or fully grouted walls, whether plain or…
All-Weather Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Masonry construction can continue during hot, cold, and wet weather conditions. The ability to continue masonry construction in adverse…