Concrete Masonry Unit Shapes, Sizes, Properties, and Specifications
INTRODUCTION The most widely used standards for specifying concrete masonry units in the United States are published by ASTM International….
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Slip and Skid Resistance of Interlocking Concrete Pavements
Revised 2020 Introduction Slip resistance for pedestrians and skid resistance of tires on the road are important to safety in…
Product Category Rules for Segmental Concrete Pavement
Recipient: Martha VanGeem, P.E.Grant: $20,000PIs: Martha VanGeem, P.E. and Emily Lorenz, P.E.Completion: 2014Project Summary: 5 Background and NeedA life-cycle assessment…
What Happened to the Type I/Type II Unit Designation in ASTM C90?
Revised 2014 Prior to 2000, ASTM C90 included two different type designations for concrete masonry units: Type I units were…
Are There ASTM Standards for Manufactured Stone Veneer?
Revised 2016 Yes. ASTM C1670/C1670M, Standard Specification for Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer Units, addresses the minimum requirements for manufactured…
Glossary of Concrete Masonry Terms
“A” block: Hollow masonry unit with one end closed by a cross web and the opposite end open or lacking…
Guide to Segmental Retaining Walls
INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are gravity retaining walls that rely primarily on their mass (weight) for stability. The system…