Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Diaphragm Walls
INTRODUCTION Masonry is a versatile and robust structural system. The available variety of materials, shapes and strengths offers countless opportunities…
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Design and Construction of Dry-Stack Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Construction of masonry wall systems is possible without the use of mortar. The use of standard CMU units laid…
Concrete Masonry Fence Design
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry fences and garden walls are used to fulfill a host of functions, including privacy and screening, security…
Concrete Masonry Hurricane and Tornado Shelters
INTRODUCTION Extreme windstorms, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, can pose a serious threat to buildings and their occupants in many…
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…
Hybrid Concrete Masonry Construction Details
INTRODUCTION Hybrid masonry is a structural system that utilizes reinforced masonry walls with a framed structure. While the frame can…