Crack Control Strategies for Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular construction material because its inherent attributes satisfy the diverse needs of both interior walls…
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Weights and Section Properties of Concrete Masonry Assemblies
INTRODUCTION TMS 402/602-16, Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (REF. 1), requires that stresses in masonry assemblies resulting…
Concrete Masonry Unit Shapes, Sizes, Properties, and Specifications
INTRODUCTION The most widely used standards for specifying concrete masonry units in the United States are published by ASTM International….
Construction Guidelines for Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs and Planks in Pedestrian Applications
This Tech Note provides installation guidelines for products defined in ASTM C1782 Standard Specification for Utility Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs…
Structural Design of Segmental Concrete Paving Slab and Plank Pavement Systems
INTRODUCTION Project owners and designers specify segmental concrete paving slabs and planks due to their unique visual appeal and finishes….
Maintenance Guide for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements
Revised 2020 INTRODUCTION Permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) are a proven method for reducing stormwater runoff and pollutants while supporting…
Geosynthetics for Segmental Concrete Pavements
Revised 2022 This Tech Note provides fundamental information on geosynthetics including a brief history, uses, and basic applications for interlocking…
Capping and Compression Strength Testing Procedures for Concrete Pavers
BACKGROUND First approved in 1982, ASTM C936 Standard Specification for Solid Interlocking Concrete Paving Units (ASTM 2013) established acceptance criteria…
Construction of Bituminous- Sand Set Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Revised 2024 Bitumen-sand set applications on a rigid concrete base have a proven track record of superior performance. Such applications…
Design, Construction and Maintenance of Interlocking Concrete Pavement Crosswalks
Revised 2022 INTRODUCTION Crosswalks play an important role in streets by marking pedestrian crossings. With colors, patterns and textures, interlocking…