Alternative Backfills For Segmental Retaining Wall Construction
Revised December 2025 INTRODUCTION Segmental retaining walls (SRWs) are integral for creating usable spaces on challenging sites. They are gravity…
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Structural Design of Interlocking Concrete Pavement for Roads and Parking Lots
Revised 2023 HISTORY The concept of interlocking concrete pavement dates back to the roads of the Roman Empire. See Figure…
Allowable Stress Design of CM Pilasters
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry walls provide benefits such as structural integrity, fire resistance, thermal insulation and mass, low maintenance, and an…
ASD of Concrete Masonry (2012 IBC & 2011 MSJC)
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry elements can be designed by using one of several methods in accordance with the International Building Code…
Crack Control Strategies for Concrete Masonry Construction
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is a popular construction material because its inherent attributes satisfy the diverse needs of both interior walls…
Weights and Section Properties of Concrete Masonry Assemblies
INTRODUCTION TMS 402/602-16, Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures (REF. 1), requires that stresses in masonry assemblies resulting…
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….
Construction Guidelines for Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs and Planks in Pedestrian Applications
This Tech Note provides installation guidelines for products defined in ASTM C1782 Standard Specification for Utility Segmental Concrete Paving Slabs…
Structural Design of Segmental Concrete Paving Slab and Plank Pavement Systems
INTRODUCTION Project owners and designers specify segmental concrete paving slabs and planks due to their unique visual appeal and finishes….
Maintenance Guide for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements
Revised 2020 INTRODUCTION Permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) are a proven method for reducing stormwater runoff and pollutants while supporting…