Concrete Masonry Veneer Details
INTRODUCTION A wall constructed with two or more wythes of masonry can technically be classified in one of three ways,…
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Multi-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Multiwythe masonry walls can take one of several forms: composite, noncomposite or veneer walls. The primary differences between these…
Empirical Design of Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Empirical design is a procedure of proportioning and sizing unreinforced masonry elements based on known historical performance for a…
Steel Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Reinforcement in concrete masonry walls increases strength and ductility, increases resistance to applied loads, and in the case of…
Joint Reinforcement for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Standard joint reinforcement for concrete masonry is a factory fabricated welded wire assembly consisting of two or more longitudinal…
Anchors and Ties for Masonry
INTRODUCTION Masonry connectors can be classified as wall ties, anchors or fasteners. Wall ties connect one masonry wythe to an…
Clay and Concrete Masonry Banding Details
INTRODUCTION Masonry is often specified because of its aesthetic versatility. Combining masonry units of different size, color and finish provides…
Concrete Masonry Veneers
INTRODUCTION In addition to its structural use or as the exterior wythe of composite and noncomposite walls, concrete brick and…