Anchors in masonry structures are commonly used to attach different structural and nonstructural masonry components. Types, installation, anchorage length and its strength is discussed.
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Masonry Reinforcement and Accessory Metals for Masonry Wall Construction
Specifications for reinforcement and accessory metals used in the construction of masonry walls is provided by IBC 2009 and ACI 530.1-11 and its types.
Wooden Concrete Formwork Design Criteria with Calculation Formulas
Wooden formworks are generally used for construction due to its ease of use. Different criteria for design of wooden concrete formwork and their calculation.
Green Walls in High Rise Buildings -Types, Features and Benefits
Green walls are systems in which plants grow on a vertical surface over the building facade. Types, benefits and features of green walls are discussed.
Fire Safety and Property Protection Systems for Buildings
Fire safety and property protection systems for buildings requires knowledge and understanding of hazards to decrease the potential fire occurrence and its risk to life and property during fire.
Fire Resistance Ratings of Concrete and Masonry Structural Elements
Fire ratings of concrete and masonry structural elements considers two factors: fire endurance and fire resistance. ACI 206 provides the definition of these two terms
What is Facade Retention in Building Construction and its Advantages?
Facade retention is a method of building rehabilitation to bring changes to interior of the building structure. Advantages of facade retention in building construction is discussed.
Prestressed Masonry -Methods of Prestressing, Advantages and Applications
Prestressed masonry makes the masonry structures strong in tension. Advantages and applications of prestressed masonry and their methods of prestressing is discussed.