Capping and Compression Strength Testing Procedures for Concrete Pavers
BACKGROUND First approved in 1982, ASTM C936 Standard Specification for Solid Interlocking Concrete Paving Units (ASTM 2013) established acceptance criteria…
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Monitoring and Cleaning PICP in a Cold Climate
Recipient: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)Grant: $10,000*PI: Tim van SetersCompletion: 2016Project Summary: 10 Background and NeedThis study of permeable…
Better Testing and Design Guidelines for PICP
Recipient: University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MOGrant: $112,519 PIs: John Kevern, PhD and Jerry Richardson, PhDCompletion: 2016Project Summary: 9…
PICP Works in Low-Infiltration Clay Soils
Recipient: North Carolina State University.Grant: $10,283PI: Alessandra SmolekCompletion: 2015Project Summary: 7 Background and NeedContrary to opinions held by some, clay…
Development and Testing for Data of Pathway Roughness
Recipient: Univ. of Pittsburgh Human Environment Research LaboratoryGrant: $35,000PI: Jon Pearlman, PhDCompletion: 2014Project Summary: 4 Background and NeedTo rationalize a…
Evaluating the Compressive Strength of Concrete Masonry – 2015 IBC/2013 MSJC
INTRODUCTION Structural performance of concrete masonry is largely dependent upon three key criteria: the engineering rationale forming the basis of…
What Is the Minimum Required Compressive Strength for Masonry Mortars?
Revised 2014 Simply put, there are no minimum compressive strength requirements for field-batched masonry mortar in any current ASTM standard…