Direct Design Software for Masonry Structures
Direct Design Software is something completely different. It enables design of an entire masonry structure in minutes, with just a…
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What Is the Difference Between Fire Resistance Ratings for Masonry Assemblies Obtained Through IBC Vs. a Listing Service Such as UL or FM?
Revised 2023 In practical terms, there is little difference in the resulting fire resistance ratings for concrete masonry assemblies determined…
Do Concrete Masonry Walls Require Continuous Insulation?
Revised 2023 No. This is a common misconception. Although one particular compliance path (2021 IECC Table C402.1.3) requires insulation to…
What is the Minimum Required Compressive Strength for Concrete Masonry?
Revised 2023 For decades designers have been afforded two methods for qualifying the compressive strength of masonry assemblies. Those two…
Fire Resistance Ratings of Concrete Masonry Assemblies
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is widely specified for fire walls and fire barriers because concrete masonry is noncombustible, provides durable fire…
ACB Design Spreadsheet
The CMHA Articulating Concrete Block Design Spreadsheet is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool that can design ACBs by the hydraulic stability…
CMU Unit Strength Method Calculator
The CMHA Concrete Masonry Unit Strength Method Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in determining either: The specified…
Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Concrete Masonry – 2015 IBC/2013 MSJC
INTRODUCTION Structural performance of concrete masonry is largely dependent upon three key criteria: the engineering rationale forming the basis of…
CMU Sound and Assemblies Properties Calculator
The CMHA Concrete Masonry Sound and Assemblies Properties Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in determining a variety…
Masonry Anchor Bolt Design Calculator
The CMHA Masonry Anchor Bolt Design Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in the design of anchor bolts…