Concrete Masonry Gravity Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Retaining walls support soil and other materials laterally. That is, retaining walls “retain” earth, keeping it from sliding. Retaining…
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Segmental Retaining Wall Design
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) function as gravity structures by relying on self-weight to resist the destabilizing forces due to…
Segmental Retaining Wall Global Stability
INTRODUCTION The general mass movement of a segmental retaining wall (SRW) structure and the adjacent soil is called global stability…
Roles and Responsibilities on Segmental Retaining Wall Projects
INTRODUCTION On all construction projects, including those involving segmental retaining walls (SRWs), it is the owner’s responsibility to achieve coordination…
Strength Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
INTRODUCTION Although concrete masonry foundation walls can be constructed without reinforcing steel, reinforcement may be required for walls supporting large…
Allowable Stress Design of Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls
INTRODUCTION Basements provide: economical living, working and storage areas; convenient spaces for mechanical equipment; safe havens during tornadoes and other…
Design of Concrete Masonry Infill
INTRODUCTION Masonry infill refers to masonry used to fill the opening in a structural frame, known as the bounding frame….
Design and Construction of Dry-Stack Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Construction of masonry wall systems is possible without the use of mortar. The use of standard CMU units laid…
Post-Tensioned Concrete Masonry Wall Design
INTRODUCTION The 1999 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures, ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402 (ref. 1), was the first masonry code…
ASD Tables for Reinforced Concrete Masonry Walls Based on the 2012 IBC & 2011 MSJC
INTRODUCTION The combination of concrete masonry and steel reinforcement provides a strong structural system capable of resisting large compressive and…