Efflorescence in Masonry Efflorescence is a white chalky substance that can occur on the surface of a masonry wall and it is comprised of water-soluble salts. The good news about... read more →
Finite Element Modeling, Analysis, and Design for Masonry This article is Part 1 of a series in which we will discuss the modeling and preprocessing considerations for modeling masonry. Read... read more →
What is a crinkle crankle wall? This is the term for a brick serpentine garden wall also called a ribbon wall, wavy wall, radius wall, or a crinkum crankum wall. ... read more →
Component-Based Masonry Design Software Software programs that design masonry using finite element analysis (FEA) are beneficial to structural engineers because they analyze the structure as a whole—the lintels, jambs,... read more →
Will County EMA provides its community with the assurances of safe living and working environments. A pillar of safety and reliability for a community deserves to be built with the... read more →
Masonry Doesn't Burn For years folks have been saying that MASONRY DOES NOT BURN! I am here to tell you it is true! Masonry products like brick, concrete... read more →
Facing Brick Architects and owners do not want any chips in the finished product. Can’t blame them for that! Most masons are conscious of this and do not... read more →
Case Study: Utilize Masonry Walls to their Full Potential This article will step through a review of a multi-story steel and masonry project structural review, and ways to increase efficiency... read more →
Laraway School (Joliet, Illinois) exemplifies the flexibility of masonry . . . especially considering that the facility was initially designed to be constructed of precast concrete. When the design... read more →
Flashing Stepped Foundations When flashing stepped foundations along the base of a wall, all surfaces in contact with the flashing should be treated with a primer. If P.V.C.... read more →
Lintels for Masonry Walls Masonry lintel design is a critical part of an efficient structural masonry solution. The design of masonry lintels can add significant structural capacity to... read more →
A net zero building refers to buildings with zero net energy consumption. The Countryside Municipal Complex, using as much energy as it produces on-site, is the first of its... read more →
Supporting Brick Veneer and Backup Wall Systems Concrete and concrete masonry serve as rigid backup walls with similar material and thermal properties to clay brick masonry veneers. (Part... read more →
The Masonry Advisory Council is known for promoting the use of masonry. Here is an example of some new technology that is promoting the use of masonry and more.... read more →
These dynamic photos offer interesting visions to the future of stone masonry design. These design ideas would be great to see in Chicago! View captivating stone architecture designs >... read more →