Evaluating Existing Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION The majority of quality control testing of concrete masonry materials is conducted on samples representative of those used in…
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Grout Quality Assurance
INTRODUCTION Two field tests are commonly performed for conventional grout—the slump test and the compressive strength test. Information about types…
Compressive Strength Testing Variables for Concrete Masonry Units
INTRODUCTION Anyone engaged in testing concrete masonry units or prisms, or interpreting test results, should be familiar with testing variables…
Structural Testing of Concrete Masonry Assemblages
STRUCTURAL TESTING OF CONCRETE MASONRY ASSEMBLAGES INTRODUCTION A considerable amount of research has been conducted on concrete masonry units and…
Masonry Mortar Testing
INTRODUCTION Masonry mortars are composed of cementitious materials, aggregates, water, and admixtures when specified. Cementitious materials include portland cement, masonry…
Creep Properties of Post-Tensioned and High-Rise Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Time dependent deformations such as creep are generally only designed for in prestressed (post-tensioned) concrete masonry and high-rise loadbearing…
Concrete Masonry Inspection
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material in part because of its strength, versatility, durability, economy and resistance to…
Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units
INTRODUCTION Standards for sampling and testing concrete masonry units are developed by the technical committees of ASTM International in accordance…
Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Concrete Masonry Based on 2012IBC/2011 MSJC
INTRODUCTION Structural performance of concrete masonry is largely dependent upon three key criteria: the engineering rationale incorporated into the design…
Precast Concrete Lintels for Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Lintels function as beams to support the wall weight and other loads over an opening, and to transfer these…