Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes AssociationConcrete Masonry and Hardscapes AssociationRevised 2023 In practical terms, there is little difference in the resulting fire resistance ratings for concrete masonry assemblies determined…
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry is widely specified for fire walls and fire barriers because concrete masonry is noncombustible, provides durable fire…
The CMHA Concrete Masonry Sound and Assemblies Properties Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool to aid in determining a variety…
Revised 2023 The International Building Code (IBC) outlines multiple options for documenting the fire rating of concrete masonry assemblies, including:…
INTRODUCTION Foam plastic insulation is often used in exterior concrete masonry construction to improve steady state thermal performance (R-values), and…
INTRODUCTION Providing a quality indoor acoustic environment is becoming a higher priority in many cases; particularly in urban environments where…
INTRODUCTION As urban areas continually expand, a large percentage of high volume, high speed roadways are located within metropolitan areas,…
INTRODUCTION Sound control is an important design consideration in most buildings. Sound control involves two important properties: sound transmission and…
INTRODUCTION Unwanted noise can be a major distraction, whether at school, work or home. Concrete masonry walls are often used…
INTRODUCTION Because of its inherent fire resistant properties, concrete masonry is often used as a non-structural fire protection covering for…