Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class of Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Providing a quality indoor acoustic environment is becoming a higher priority in many cases; particularly in urban environments where…
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Sound Transmission Class Ratings for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Unwanted noise can be a major distraction, whether at school, work or home. Concrete masonry walls are often used…
Self-Consolidating Grout for Concrete Masonry
INTRODUCTION Self-consolidating grout (SCG) is a specially-formulated grout for use with reinforced masonry. It is designed to fill the long,…
Concrete Masonry Hurricane and Tornado Shelters
INTRODUCTION Extreme windstorms, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, can pose a serious threat to buildings and their occupants in many…