Live support chatAdvantages and Pitfalls of Unreinforced Masonry Construction (Video on Demand)
Credit: 3 PDH
Subject Matter Expert: Mary McElroy, P.E.
In Advantages and Pitfalls of Unreinforced Masonry Construction (Video on Demand), you'll learn ...
- The most commonly used masonry materials and their distinguishing features
- Why unreinforced masonry construction (URM) is still such a popular construction choice
- The structural limitations of URM and causes for numerous building collapses
- Ways to improve or increase the strength of masonry structures
Overview
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Credit: 3 PDH
Recently revised to comply with the latest IBC International Building Code and TMS 402/602 Building Code requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures.
Unreinforced masonry (URM), such as brick walls or walls constructed of concrete masonry units, has been used throughout history for the construction of various structures, including residential (single family homes), commercial (office space, retail), and assembly (churches, theaters). URM construction offers numerous advantages over other building materials, but there are also some structural disadvantages to it. Fortunately, there are prescribed repairs that can remedy the inherent structural weaknesses of URM construction. One of the main goals of this webinar is to describe those repairs and provide design examples.
The course will begin with a brief look at the historical uses and development of masonry and masonry materials followed by a consideration of the most commonly used structural masonry units in today’s construction. Then we will identify and discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of unit masonry construction. We will also work through sample design problems and solutions for URM bearing walls and basement walls, and as well as for reinforced retaining walls. In addition, you will learn about some famous building collapses and foundation failures throughout the world, which were caused by structural limitations exposed by earthquakes.
Along with the applicable building codes and various articles and documents from the Masonry Institute of America, the main reference source for this course is Masonry Structures, Behavior and Design by Ahmad Hamid.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- The historical development of masonry from antiquity to the present day
- Distinguishing features or characteristics of masonry materials
- Current uses of masonry
- Structural advantages and disadvantages of various masonry materials
- Material and/or construction terminology specific to masonry construction
- Design of URM bearing walls and basement walls
- Design of reinforced masonry walls subject to lateral loading
- Retrofit of URM walls with reinforcement to accommodate lateral loading
Video on Demand
This course is a recorded version of a live lecture and will be streamed directly to your computer's media player. Our format is generally compatible with media players included with all computers and mobile devices. After watching the video presentation, you will return to your account to take the online quiz. While this is a recording of a live presentation, please note that this recording will not qualify as a "live" or "interactive" continuing education activity in those jurisdictions where it is required.
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 10 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Credit: 3 PDH
