Can Cardboard Forms be Used to Fabricate Grout Compression Specimens?
Revised 2014 Yes, when specific criteria are met. The compressive strength testing of masonry grout is covered under ASTM C1019…
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High-Lift Vs. Low-Lift Grouting: Which is the Better Option?
Revised 2014 Unfortunately, there is no universal answer to this question. Different building types, varying project conditions (such as project…
How Can Concrete Masonry Assemblies Comply With Code- Mandated Air Barrier Requirements?
Revised 2024 The International Energy Conservation Code [1] includes performance requirements for air barrier materials and systems. In the 2021…
Is Wet-Sticking of Reinforcement a Permitted Practice?
Revised 2014 No, wet-sticking of reinforcement in masonry construction is not recognized by the current construction requirements of TMS 602/ACI…
Can “Equivalent R-Value” be Used to Determine Compliance With Mass Wall Energy Code Requirements?
Revised 2014 No. The Equivalent R-Value of concrete masonry assemblies (or any mass wall system) cannot be used to determine…
Structural Design of Unreinforced Composite Masonry
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry offers many textures, colors and sizes, along with choices in bond patterns and joint treatment making it…
Foam Plastic Insulation in Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Foam plastic insulation is often used in exterior concrete masonry construction to improve steady state thermal performance (R-values), and…
Can I Wet Cut Masonry Units? And How Wet Is Too Wet?
Revised 2017 Yes. Wet cutting of concrete masonry unit (CMU) is permitted. This is explicitly permitted in the Standard Specification…
Concrete Masonry in the 2012 Edition of the IECC
INTRODUCTION Although masonry is an ancient material, today’s concrete masonry can be a significant benefit to modern sustainable buildings. In…
Concrete Masonry Veneer Details
INTRODUCTION A wall constructed with two or more wythes of masonry can technically be classified in one of three ways,…