Concrete Masonry Veneers
INTRODUCTION In addition to its structural use or as the exterior wythe of composite and noncomposite walls, concrete brick and…
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Surface Bonded Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Surface bonding is an economical construction technique which was first introduced in the late sixties by the U. S….
Bracing Concrete Masonry Walls Under Construction
INTRODUCTION Building codes typically place responsibility for providing a reasonable level of life safety for workers during construction on the…
Hybrid Concrete Masonry Construction Details
INTRODUCTION Hybrid masonry is a structural system that utilizes reinforced masonry walls with a framed structure. While the frame can…
Grouting Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Grouted concrete masonry construction offers design flexibility through the use of partially or fully grouted walls, whether plain or…
All-Weather Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Masonry construction can continue during hot, cold, and wet weather conditions. The ability to continue masonry construction in adverse…
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…
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…