Bob Propes


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Building with Structural Brick
September 2003

Why build two walls when you only need one? Using brick as both the building's exterior finish and its structure capitalizes on the brick masonry's strength, attractive appearance, and other inherent values.

Masonry Magazine July 2001 Page. 14
July 2001

DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
The masonry standard used for the design and construction requirements of structural brick systems is AC1530-99/ASCE 5-99/TMS 402-99, "Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures". This standard is commonly referred to as