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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…
Segmental Retaining Walls in REVIT
Building Information Model (BIM) technology is becoming more and more common in the construction industry. This guide is intended to…
Can You Place Vegetation on Top of Segmental Retaining Walls?
Revised 2024 Yes. Segmental Retaining Walls (SRWs) are commonly combined with vegetation above the wall to reduce erosion and for…
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…