Retrofits of unreinforced masonry buildings
Research into retrofitting unreinforced masonry buildings has found that fibre-reinforced polymer systems can increase their strength and toughness, making them less susceptible to earthquake damage.
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Research into retrofitting unreinforced masonry buildings has found that fibre-reinforced polymer systems can increase their strength and toughness, making them less susceptible to earthquake damage.
An infill panel is often used with masonry veneer cladding above a window or door opening. This avoids the need to support the weight of the masonry veneer but creates a weathertightness issue.
Some of the most significant changes to the Building Code Clause H1 are for solid masonry construction and the level of insulation required when using the schedule method. We look at how you can meet the new requirements.
A team brought together to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral in Christchurch developed a sophisticated work plan to deal with critically important working from height and access safety requirements and to retrieve precious heritage items.
BRANZ has offered an 0800 helpline for the building industry since 1993. If you phone 0800 80 80 85 (and press 1) you will invariably speak to Eddie Bruce, who fields more than 4,000 calls a year. These are some of the queries he deals with.
There seems to be some confusion about where and when to use a shelf angle or a veneer lintel with brick veneer. The two perform different functions and cannot be substituted for each other.
Concrete on its own is not a waterproof material in the sense required for a habitable space. To achieve such functionality, two procedures need to be followed, as outlined here.
Correctly flashing openings in masonry veneer is the first step to ensuring weathertightness.
Since 1975 the masonry trade has had a registration scheme setting standards of achievement in structural masonry. This scheme will provide the foundation for setting the competencies for licensed building practitioners in brick and blocklaying.
If mortar debris that falls to the bottom of blockwork cavities is not removed before filling, the bond between the grout, blocks, reinforcing bars and cavity base is reduced.