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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Design of Concrete Masonry Noncomposite (Cavity) Walls
INTRODUCTION When selecting a building enclosure, concrete masonry cavity walls are considered to be one of the best solutions available…
Reinforced Composite Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Reinforced composite concrete masonry walls can provide geometric diversity. Composite walls consist of multiple wythes of masonry connected such…
Concrete Masonry Cantilever Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Using concrete masonry in retaining walls, abutments and other structural components designed primarily to resist lateral pressure permits the…
Strength Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
INTRODUCTION Although concrete masonry foundation walls can be constructed without reinforcing steel, reinforcement may be required for walls supporting large…
Allowable Stress Design of Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
INTRODUCTION Basements provide: economical living, working and storage areas; convenient spaces for mechanical equipment; safe havens during tornadoes and other…
ASD Tables for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Based on the 2012 IBC & 2011 MSJC
INTRODUCTION The combination of concrete masonry and steel reinforcement provides a strong structural system capable of resisting large compressive and…
Seismic Design and Detailing Requirements for Masonry Structures
INTRODUCTION Historically, degree of seismic risk and the resulting design loads have been linked to seismic zones, with higher seismic…
Impact Resistance of Concrete Masonry for Correctional Facilities
INTRODUCTION Communities across the nation rely on concrete masonry for their prisons and detention centers. In addition to its strength…
Designing Concrete Masonry Walls for Wind Loads
INTRODUCTION Traditionally, empirical requirements have been used for the selection of masonry wall dimensions and lateral support spacing for resistance…