Title: Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Concrete Masonry Structures

Author(s): ACI Committee 531

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 75

Issue: 9

Appears on pages(s): 460-498

Keywords: aggregates;anchorage (structural);beams (supports);cavity walls;columns (supports);concrete blocks;concrete bricks;control joints;corrosion resistance; deep beams;grout;grouting;inspection;loads (forces);masonry; masonry cements;masonry load-bearing walls

DOI: 10.14359/10961

Date: 9/1/1978

Abstract:
The commentary discusses some of the considerations of Committee 531 in developing the provisions contained in "Building Code Requirements for Concrete Masonry Structures." The code is intended to cover concrete masonry structures or portions of structures. References to the research data are provided.