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March 05, 2004
Pop Quiz!
The accompanying photo shows a reinforced concrete masonry wall under construction. When the author observed this wall during a recent site visit, he immediately instructed the contractor to take corrective action.
Can you identify the problem and what corrective action was required? Use the comment link below to submit your answer.
Hints: No work is currently taking place on the wall. The problem is nonstructural, and does not relate to temporary bracing.
March 5, 2004 in 09 Stone and Concrete Masonry, 10 Masonry Wall Construction, in the field | Permalink
Comments
Water infiltration from the top of the wall,though that would be a structural issue related tho the weakening of the mortar.
Posted by: Ted | Nov 10, 2008 6:42:07 AM
Water infiltration from the top of the wall,though that would be a structural issue related tho the weakening of the mortar.
Posted by: Ted | Nov 10, 2008 6:40:29 AM
Lower part of wall is dry and is sucking up the water from the mortar of upper portion. Mortar will not cure properly and obtain correct bonding and strength properties. Pre-wetting required.
Posted by: tap | Oct 9, 2008 8:16:36 PM
So, what's the answer?
Posted by: eric | Oct 1, 2008 2:09:27 PM
Beam pockets don't line up?
Posted by: eric | Oct 1, 2008 2:04:39 PM
Rainwater is filling the wall from the top?
Posted by: studebaker hoch | May 23, 2008 4:51:40 PM
