Behavior and Design of a Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Residence in a Southern, Humid Climate

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Behavior and Design of a Single Wythe Concrete Masonry Residence in a Southern, Humid Climate

Stokoe, ML
Technical Representative, Florida/Georgia Region, Holnam, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Pages: 14 Published: Jan 1996

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Abstract

An objective recanting of the construction practices, materials, and wall design of a 3300 sq. ft. (floor space) concrete masonry structure built with standard gray units. Over 20 years in which this residence has been lived in and monitored give a good look at how total masonry homes might perform in a southern humid climate, using vertical grouted cells, internal bond beams and horizontal joint reinforcement. The study shows how a total masonry residence has performed successfully in a hot humid climate, what the problems have been and suggested solutions.

Keywords:
total masonry, reinforcement masonry, workmanship double head jointed, masonry wall design, raked joints, masonry cement, normal weight concrete masonry, bed joint reinforcement

Paper ID: STP18200S
Committee/Subcommittee: C15.03
DOI: 10.1520/STP18200S

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