This information bulletin provides general requirements and specifications for the construc.
Structural detail for a 8 concrete block wall.
The reader is referred to tek 3 11 concrete masonry basement wall construction tek 19 3b preventing water penetration in below grade concrete masonry walls and ncma s basement manual for more detailed design and.
Standard cmu block wall detail the purpose of this information bulletin is to assist owners and builders who may choose to erect simple freestanding concrete masonry unit cmu block walls using the department s standard detail.
Concrete strength al ൯ne for an 10 thick wall with 5 10 and 2 5 clear to strength steel will only reduce the nominal moment capacity of the secti對on from 136 68 to 135 66 inch kips 尩 if the concrete strength decreased from 3 5 to 3 0 ksi.
The wall is built to scaffold height or to a bond beam course to a maximum of 5 ft 1 520 mm.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete.
This tek contains details for various types of concrete masonry foundation walls with accompanying text as appropriate.
Concrete block units shall conform to astm c90.
While the term is not found in codes or standards it is common industry language to describe the process of constructing walls in shorter segments without the requirements for cleanout openings special concrete block shapes or equipment.