Concrete Masonry Residential Details
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry homes reflect the beauty and durability of concrete masonry materials. Masonry housing provides a high standard of…
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Concrete Masonry Foundation Wall Details
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is used to construct various foundation wall types, including full basement walls, crawlspace walls, stem walls and…
Clay and Concrete Masonry Banding Details
INTRODUCTION Masonry is often specified because of its aesthetic versatility. Combining masonry units of different size, color and finish provides…
Estimating Concrete Masonry Materials
INTRODUCTION Estimating the quantity or volume of materials used in a typical masonry project can range from the relatively simple…
Productivity and Modular Coordination in Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION For masonry construction, productivity is typically thought of as the number of concrete masonry units placed per unit of…
Concrete Masonry Screen Walls
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry screen walls are used in every part of every country on the globe, on every conceivable style…
Construction of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Diaphragm Walls
INTRODUCTION Diaphragm walls are composed of two wythes of masonry with a large cavity or void. The wythes are bonded…
Post-Tensioned Concrete Masonry Wall Construction
INTRODUCTION Prestressing is the general term used when a structural element is compressed prior to being subjected to building loads….
Strategies for Termite Resistance
INTRODUCTION Termites are distributed widely throughout the United States, causing substantial damage to unprotected wood buildings. Although there are over…
Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular building material because of its strength, durability, economy, and its resistance to fire, noise,…