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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Construction of Low-Rise Concrete Masonry Buildings
INTRODUCTION The current trend of urban renewal and infill has sparked a high volume of new low-rise masonry residences. These…
Flashing Details for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION At critical locations throughout a building, moisture that manages to penetrate a wall is collected and diverted to the…
Flashing Strategies for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION The primary role of flashing is to intercept the flow of moisture through masonry and direct it to the…
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…