Building Codes and Ordinances ARC 227
Building Codes and Ordinances ARC 227
Building Codes and Ordinances ARC 227
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<strong>Building</strong> MaterialsChapter 21 - MasonryChapter 21 used st<strong>and</strong>ards specifically developed for the IBCThe Chapter throughout references various st<strong>and</strong>ardsMasonry – defined as construction made up of units made of clay, shale, concrete,glass, gypsum, stone, or other approved units bonded together.- units may be either mortared or grouted or nothing (drylaid), typicallly mostmasonry is mortared between units.mortar consists of cement <strong>and</strong> fine aggregate (s<strong>and</strong>)- grouted masonry – two forms1. fill cells of masonry hollow units2. fill wall cavity behind masonry units – reinforcing may be used
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