How Can My Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Wall Meet the 2006 International Energy Code?
How Can My Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Wall Meet the 2009 International Energy Code?
How Can My Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Wall Meet the 2012 International Energy Code?
Do Concrete Masonry Walls Require Continuous Insulation?What Code Compliance Methods Can I Use Other than the Prescriptive Tables?
Won’t Doubling the Wall R-Value Double the Energy Efficiency?
My Project will be LEED-Certified. Do I Have to Meet the Prescriptive Code Requirements?
Why are the R-Value Requirements for Mass Walls Lower than Those for Frame Walls?
What are the Options for Insulating Concrete Masonry Walls?
What is the difference between a “cinder block” and a “concrete block”? Are there formal definitions for these products?
I am considering using or specifying a non-traditional material in concrete block production. Are there established procedures to ensure that the resulting product will perform similar to a concrete masonry unit manufactured using more conventional means and materials?
What is the minimum required compressive strength for masonry mortars?
What is the difference between fire resistance ratings for masonry assemblies obtained through IBC versus a listing service such as UL or FM?
Can cardboard forms be used to fabricate grout compression specimens?
What happened to the Type I/Type II unit designation in ASTM C90?
Can unbonded caps be used for compression testing of concrete masonry units?
How is the fire resistance of a concrete masonry assembly calculated when using unconventional aggregates?
Commentary to ASTM C90 - Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units