CMU Unit Strength Method Calculator
The CMHA Concrete Masonry Unit Strength Method Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in determining either: The specified…
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CMU Sound and Assemblies Properties Calculator
The CMHA Concrete Masonry Sound and Assemblies Properties Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in determining a variety…
Masonry Anchor Bolt Design Calculator
The CMHA Masonry Anchor Bolt Design Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in the design of anchor bolts…
Design of Reinforced Concrete Masonry Diaphragm Walls
INTRODUCTION Masonry is a versatile and robust structural system. The available variety of materials, shapes and strengths offers countless opportunities…
Design Manual for Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
Revised 2010 This design manual provides guidelines and procedures for the design and installation of articulating concrete block revetment systems….
Concrete Masonry Walls for Metal Building Systems
Revised 2011 When integrating concrete masonry and steel frames into a single structural system, special considerations need to be addressed…
Concrete Masonry Storm Shelter — Design Guide and Commentary
Storm shelters are becoming more common in construction projects, and required by code in a large portion of the U.S….
Basement Manual: Design and Construction Using Concrete Masonry
Revised 2001 Concrete masonry is commonly used in construction of basements. This manual features discussion, design tables and suggested construction…
Why Did the 2013 TMS 402 Standard Introduce a Design Check for Web Shear Stresses?
Revised 2023 Historically, the shear stresses in the webs connecting the face shells of a concrete masonry unit were not…
What Is the Bullet/Ballistic Resistance of Concrete Masonry?
Revised 2017 The actual resistance of concrete masonry assemblies to high velocity projectiles such as bullets varies considerably depending on…