Masonry Construction – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Tue, 23 May 2023 12:20:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Masonry Construction – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 The Art and Science of Masonry: Techniques and Best Practices https://theconstructor.org/building/brick-masonry/the-art-and-science-of-masonry-techniques-and-best-practices/571444/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:49:27 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=571444 Masonry is an ancient craft used throughout history to build homes, castles, temples, and other structures. It is a beautiful art form combining science, creativity, and skill to build structures that can last centuries. This article explores the art and science of masonry, including the different types of masonry, their techniques and best practices, and […]

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]]> 571444 Timbercrete: Components, Advantages, and Applications https://theconstructor.org/building/timbercrete-components-advantages-applications/565251/ Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:06:57 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=565251 Timbercrete is an environmentally friendly construction material, produced from a mixture of sawdust and concrete. It reuses waste products and replaces some energy-intensive components of conventional concrete.  So far, timbercrete has been used to produce bricks, blocks, panels, and pavers, and can be pressed to create a great array of sizes, colors, shapes, and textures. […]

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]]> 565251 Perforated Masonry Construction https://theconstructor.org/construction/masonry/perforated-masonry-construction/562417/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:31:22 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=562417 Perforated masonry is a masonry wall or panel constructed using solid bricks with gaps between adjacent brick units. These gaps are either filled with a non-load-bearing material or left as an opening.  Perforated masonry construction has a high permeability to air, noise, heat, and light, constituting a passive design strategy for improving the overall thermal […]

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]]> 562417 How to Plan for Cold Weather Masonry Construction? https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/cold-weather-masonry-construction/78425/ Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:30:16 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=78425 Cold weather masonry construction demands several precautions to be taken by the builders. To avoid seasonal delays associated with cold weather construction, the builder or contractor employs dynamic procedures, equipment, mason contractors, supplies, etc. As per ACI 530.1-08/ASCE 6-08/TMS 602-08, “Specification for Masonry Structures” provides the minimum requirements for cold weather masonry construction. Masonry construction […]

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]]> 78425 Earthquake-Resistant Confined Masonry – Components, Difference, and Advantages https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/ https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/?noamp=mobile#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:17:05 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=38943 Confined masonry construction is a combination of two masonry, which consists of masonry walls (clay brick or concrete block units) and horizontal and vertical RC confining members built on all four sides of a masonry wall panel. Vertical members such as tie-columns or practical columns act as columns in RC frame construction except that they […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/building/earthquake-resistant-confined-masonry/38943/feed/ 1 38943 Specifications for Sewer and Manhole Bricks Based on ASTM C32 https://theconstructor.org/practical-guide/specifications-sewer-manhole-bricks/38289/ Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:39:54 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=38289 Manhole and sewer bricks manufactured from shale and clay should meet requirements of applicable codes such as ASTM C 32 in order to be able to serve its purpose properly. The purpose of sewer structure and related structures are transportation of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water. Manhole and sewer bricks can be manufactured from […]

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]]> 38289 What is Porotherm Bricks? Properties, Advantages, and Applications https://theconstructor.org/building/porotherm-bricks-properties-applications/36837/ https://theconstructor.org/building/porotherm-bricks-properties-applications/36837/?noamp=mobile#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2019 21:11:37 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=36837 Porotherm clay bricks are horizontally or vertically perforated clay bricks. they are manufactured in variety of sizes (common size is 400x200x200 mm) from natural clay, coal ash, rice husk, and granite slurry. The term porotherm is used for this type of brick due to its desired thermal insulation characteristics. The perforation of the clay brick provides […]

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]]> https://theconstructor.org/building/porotherm-bricks-properties-applications/36837/feed/ 1 36837 10 Causes of Earthquake Damages in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings https://theconstructor.org/earthquake/earthquake-damages-masonry-buildings/36506/ Sat, 30 Nov 2019 09:13:51 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=36506 There are several weaknesses that may cause the failure of unreinforced masonry structure during earthquakes. These weaknesses are design and construction errors which should be considered and addressed during the design and construction of such structure. The main weaknesses in unreinforced masonry design and construction that lead to extensive seismic damage are inadequate brick unit, […]

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