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…
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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…
R-Value/U-Factor Calculator
The CMHA R-Value/U-Factor Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool that determines steady state thermal properties of concrete masonry assemblies. Calculations…
Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Diaphragm Walls
INTRODUCTION Masonry is a versatile and robust structural system. The available variety of materials, shapes and strengths offers countless opportunities…
Thermal Catalog of Concrete Masonry Assemblies
Revised 2012 Energy codes continue to evolve and requirements for building envelopes continue to tighten. Fortunately, concrete masonry construction provides…
Segmental Retaining Wall Best Practices Guide
Revised 2024 This Guide, Segmental Retaining Walls Best Practices Guide for the Specification, Design, Construction, and Inspection of SRW Systems,…
Segmental Retaining Wall Installation Guide
Segmental retaining walls are gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) to resist the destabilizing force from…
Manufactured Stone Veneer Installation Guide
Revised April 2024 Manufactured stone veneer is an aesthetically pleasing veneer system that continues to gain popularity. Ensuring proper performance…
Lintel Design Manual – Concrete Masonry and Precast Concrete Lintels
Revised 2004 Openings in concrete masonry walls are typically spanned by horizontal structural members known as lintels. Depending upon regional…