Concrete Masonry Production and Post-Processing

Masonry production and the post-processing is an involved and complex process. This presentation and tour covers how concrete masonry units are manufactured as well as the units are post-processed to provide a high aesthetic appeal for the architect and designer. This presentation/plant tour includes discussion about the types of aggregates that are used and how they affect the performance of the units together as a system for the following criteria: structural strength, fire resistance, moisture resistance, and aesthetic considerations. This presentation/ tour covers the quality control practices and procedures of manufactured concrete products that ensure the performance of the units meets/ exceeds the reference standards. It will also increase the participants understanding of how concrete masonry can contribute to the health safety and welfare of the occupants through its inherent performance characteristics.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Understand how different aggregates produce different densities of concrete and how this affects the structural strength of concrete masonry.
• Understand the different densities of concrete masonry, and how each density affects the overall fire resistance of concrete masonry and the cmu wall system.
• Understand the types of masonry units available & how they are manufactured assembled together in the finished wall system to provide the space for other necessary components like structural grout and rebar.
• Understand how the different types of of concrete and admixtures used to produce cmu play a role in overall moisture resistance of cmu wall systems.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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