A wythe is a continuous vertical section of masonry one unit in thickness. A wythe may be independent of, or interlocked with, the adjoining wythe (s). A single wythe of brick that is not …

Single-wythe concrete masonry walls are cost competitive because they provide structural form as well as an attractive and durable architectural facade. However, because they do not have a …

These double-wythe walls, also referred to as cavity walls, provide a clear space between the wythes of masonry where water can drain and exit to the building exterior. If the decision is to …

The Chapter 7 wall systems consist of a single-wythe concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall structure, often composed of split-face block. While many wall system variations may apply to single …

down the cmu a minimum of 2 inches and should have a slope for drainage. Seal underside of the cap to prevent wind driven rain from getting under the sill. Through wall flashing must be …

Many areas of the western U.S. have good local sources for lightweight aggregate, and the use of lightweight concrete block (CMU) is the norm. In other parts of the country, medium weight …

In high seismic zones, CMU walls are required to have additional horizontal bond beams to resist earthquake loads. Check with your structural engineer to verify requirements in your area. …

Composite walls are multiwythe walls where both wythes act structurally as one unit. They depend on suficient stress transfer across the joint between wythes for composite action.

Air flow is significant because it impacts heat flow (space conditioning), water vapor transport, and rain penetration control. Refer to Chapter 3 for a discussion regarding the air control layer and …

2020年6月1日 · “Wythe” is a term used to describe a continuous vertical section of masonry work. This system is not only efficient for masonry restoration, but it is an economical solution as …