Tag Archives: Division 04

Tile and Stone Lippage: What is acceptable (and how do you specify it?)

July 30, 2015

Lippage is the vertical displacement between two adjacent tiles of a ceramic, glass, or stone installation. When excessive, this can lead to numerous problems, ranging from chipped edges to snagged furnishings and appliances to safety hazards.

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BIM for Masonry: The bricks and mortar industry enters the digital age

July 3, 2015

Building information modeling (BIM) is changing the way construction projects are both designed and delivered, offering challenge and opportunity for stakeholders. This interoperability opens up new worlds for alternative project delivery and provides the ability to support masonry design earlier in the project than ever before.

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The Emergence of Thin Brick: Understanding adhered veneer

June 29, 2015

Thin brick walls have traditionally been used in home construction or as a part of precast panel walls. However, these assemblies are becoming more common for non-residential projects, thanks to owners and developers who see them as a way to build with brick more inexpensively.

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An Education on Masonry: Designing schools with the construction process in mind

May 4, 2015

Masonry may be one of the oldest construction methods, but it maintains its viability in the modern world, offering durability combined with low maintenance needs.

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Weighty Matters: An overview of in-situ load testing

April 8, 2015

In-situ load testing is a powerful tool to assess the performance of structures with respect to their ability to carry code-prescribed loads. The practice dates back to the late 1800s and has been used to verify the load rating of structures.

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