Steel Column Fire Protection
INTRODUCTION Because of its inherent fire resistant properties, concrete masonry is often used as a non-structural fire protection covering for…
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Thermal Bridges in Wall Construction
INTRODUCTION Thermal bridging occurs when a relatively small area of a wall, floor or roof loses much more heat than…
Insulating Conrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION The variety of concrete masonry wall constructions provides fora number of insulating strategies, including: interior insulation,insulated cavities, insulation inserts,…
R-Values and U-Factors of Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Single wythe concrete masonry walls are often constructed of hollow units with cores filled with insulation and/or grout. This…
R-Values of Multi-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Multi-wythe concrete masonry construction lends itself to placing insulation between two wythes of masonry when the wythes are separated…