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….
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Key Installation Checkpoints for Manufactured Stone Veneer
INTRODUCTION Manufactured stone veneer has the appearance of natural stone, but is manufactured from concrete. The veneer is increasing in…
Inspection Guide for Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls which can be classified as either: conventional (structures that resist external…
Concrete Masonry Inspection
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material in part because of its strength, versatility, durability, economy and resistance to…
Roles and Responsibilities on Segmental Retaining Wall Projects
INTRODUCTION On all construction projects, including those involving segmental retaining walls (SRWs), it is the owner’s responsibility to achieve coordination…
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…