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A full, start-to-finish design package for masonry structures that dramatically reduces the time required to engineer many single- and multi-story CMU buildings. Load Calculations per ASCE 7; Design Checks per TMS 402; Full Calculations Display; Structure Analysis; Detailed Drawings; Backed by NCMA
The International Masonry Institute has created an extensive series of typical construction details, each fully modeled and freely available to download from SketchUp’s 3D Warehouse.
Find new construction details for brick, CMU, stone, ceramic tile, terrazzo, plaster/stucco, rainscreens, terra cotta, and AAC, along with a collection of masonry restoration details.
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2 maj 2024 · Type N mortar mix is useful for above-grade, exterior, and interior load-bearing installations. It is also the preferred mortar mix for soft stone masonry (such as limestone). Type N is the mortar most often used by homeowners and is the best choice for general application.
How to choose the right mortar for your masonry application: FIRST, we must consider the compressive strength of the masonry units being used. SECONDLY, we choose the strongest mortar that will least likely cause damage the surrounding brick-block-stone etc.
Mortar is a workable paste prepared by adding water to a mixture of binding material and fine aggregate. This plastic paste is useful to hold building materials such as stone or brick together. Different types of mortars used in masonry construction are presented below.
