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Building Concrete Masonry Homes: Design and Construction A summary of the complete case study. Learn what the major issues are in the design, approval, and construction of a home with above-grade concrete masonry walls in non-traditional CMU markets; and different approaches to construction details between concrete masonry walls and other structural and non-structural members.
Building Concrete Masonry Homes: Design and Construction - pdf 1.9 MB (DOWNLOAD TIME about 8 minutes with a 56K modem)Concrete Masonry units strength, durability, fire-resistance, price stability, and success in the commercial market have attracted the attention of many builders and designers. But the material has failed to gain wide acceptance for above grade use among home builders and code officials. This document identifies the major issues related to the design and construction of a home with above-grade concrete masonry walls, and presents different approaches to construction details including the installation of insulation, floor framing, and doors and windows. The document is structured around the experiences of two case study homes.
Designing Homes Using Insulating Concrete Forms The primary objective of this article is to offer residential (and light commercial) designers some practical design advice and technical resources when considering the use of insulating concrete forms (ICFs). A basic overview of the ICF technology is also provided for those who may be completely unfamiliar with this increasingly popular building technology.
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This report summarizes the results from the test program focusing on the structural performance of concrete lintels without shear reinforcement. 