ACB Revetment Design— Factor of Safety Method
INTRODUCTION This Tech Note is intended to help designers understand the ACB design methodology and the different variables influencing the…
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Articulating Concrete Block for Erosion Control
INTRODUCTION An articulating concrete block (ACB) system is a matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to form an erosion-resistant…
Grout for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Masonry grout is a cementitious mixture used to fill cores or cavities in masonry construction. While usually added for…
Plaster and Stucco for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Portland cement-based plaster has many useful applications: as a moisture resistant coating for concrete masonry walls; as an interior…
Self-Consolidating Grout for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Self-consolidating grout (SCG) is a specially-formulated grout for use with reinforced masonry. It is designed to fill the long,…
Mortars for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION While mortar represents only a small proportion of the total wall area in concrete masonry construction (approximately 7 percent),…
Cleaning Concrete Masonry
Revised March 2005 INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry buildings offer exceptional beauty, coupled with attributes such as structural strength, durability, fire resistance,…
Control and Removal of Efflorescence
INTRODUCTION Efflorescence is a deposit of soluble salts and bases, usually white in color, that sometimes appear on the surfaces…
Removal of Stains From Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION With the continued use and expanding applications of architectural concrete masonry, segmental retaining wall units, and concrete pavers, exposed…
Maintenance of Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION To the new and prospective owner of a building, one of the most attractive features of constructing with concrete…