Considerations for Using Specialty Concrete Masonry Units
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is an extremely versatile building product in part because of the wide variety of aesthetic effects that…
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Glossary of Concrete Masonry Terms
“A” block: Hollow masonry unit with one end closed by a cross web and the opposite end open or lacking…
Guide to Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) for stability. The system…
Design of Conrete Masonry Walls for Blast Loading
INTRODUCTION Compared to the typical forces usually included in building design, such as wind and seismic, there are many unique…
Segmental Retaining Wall Units
INTRODUCTION Mortarless segmental retaining walls are a natural enhancement to a variety of landscape projects. Applications range from 8 in….
Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavement (PICP) Performance in Cold Climate
Recipient: University of New Hampshire Stormwater Center (UNHSC)Grant: $110,704*PI: Robert Roseen, PhD, P.E.Completion: 2013Project Summary: 3 Background and NeedThe purpose…