Masonry resistance against water penetration depends on materials used, types of wall, and quality of workmanship. Methods to improve water penetration resistance of masonry is discussed.
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Defects in Brick Masonry due to Poor Workmanships and its Remedies
Defects in brick masonry due to workmanship occurs mainly due to poor supervision of masonry works. Various defects in brick masonry and their remedies are discussed.
Methods of Testing Compressive Strength of Masonry
Testing compressive strength of masonry before construction and for every 464.5 m2 of masonry work during construction is required as per Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structure (ACI 530.1- 11) and under its quality assurance program, certification of ...
Horizontal Bands in Masonry Buildings – Types, Location, Design and Applications
Horizontal bands in masonry buildings are seismic bands consisting of reinforced concrete. Types of horizontal band, their location, design and applications are discussed.
Masonry Pilaster Wall Design and Construction Details
Masonry pilaster wall consist of pilaster, which is rectangular projectile column constructed of masonry blocks and provide extra strength to the wall.
What is a Cavity Wall? Construction and Advantages of Cavity Walls
What is a Cavity Wall? Cavity wall is constructed with two separate walls for single wall purpose with some space or cavity between them. These two separate walls are called as leaves of cavity wall. The inner wall is called ...
Measurement of Masonry Brick Works in Construction including Deductions
Measurement of masonry works in construction is required for calculation of quantities of materials in masonry and to measure completed work. Masonry works are those where cement and fine aggregates without any coarse aggregates are used for construction purpose. There ...
Types of Bricks in Masonry Construction – Properties & Uses
Different types of bricks are used in masonry construction based on material such as clay, concrete, lime, fly ash etc. Filed field identification of bricks for their properties, uses and suitability for different construction works are important. A brick is ...