Masonry

The testing, acceptance criteria, and design requirements for post-installed mechanical and adhesive anchor systems in cracked masonry substrates are reviewed here.

Simple design decisions can increase site safety and decrease construction cost relative to bracing masonry walls during construction.

Vacant since 2004, the 1830s Greek Revival structure in Augusta, Maine, is undergoing restoration work to support future use.

Part 1 of this three-part series explores the history, scope, and challenges in seismically isolating the stone masonry structure so it can stand for another century or more.

This Guastavino ceiling serves as an example of how a combination of iterative site documentation and nuanced structural analysis, using historic methods with modern computational tools, can allow for a repair strategy that minimizes impact and maximizes preservation of original structure.

Re-thinking 22.5° Angled Adhesive Anchors in URM Retrofits   Comprehensive research challenges long-held assumptions in masonry anchoring practice. By Dmytro Dizhur, Ph.D., IntPE  A joint US-New Zealand study* has revisited the longstanding use of 22.5° angled adhesive anchors in unreinforced masonry (URM) retrofits. Over 500+ […]