Disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and explosions have repeatedly shown the capacity of properly designed and constructed concrete masonry structures. The high strength of concrete masonry makes it ideal for resisting vertical structural loads and lateral soil pressures on basement walls, especially since concrete masonry walls can be easily and economically reinforced.
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