Grouting Concrete Masonry Assemblies
This presentation addresses the requirements and procedures of grouting concrete masonry wall systems per the I-Codes and The Masonry Society Standards TMS 402 and 602. It includes material, inspection, testing, and placement requirements.
Learning Objectives:
- ASTM and Code requirements for masonry grout materials.
- The difference between self-consolidating grout and conventional grout per code.
- The inspection and testing requirements for grout for concrete masonry as required by the building code
- Placement requirements for grout for concrete masonry per code.
Keywords: admixtures, aggregates, cleanouts, consolidation, demonstration panel, grout for concrete masonry, grouting, lift height, pour height, puddling, reinforced concrete masonry, self-consolidating grout, slump, testing