Reinforcement of existing CMU walls
Reinforcement of existing CMU walls
(OP)
Dear Friends:
I need to provide reinforcement on a 20ft tall existing 12" CMU wall. I am indicating to grout solid and reinforce with #5 rebar at 32" o.c.
The Contractor on the job claims that grouting of CMU cell from the top, on a 20ft tall wall, may not yield successful results.
Has anyone ever had to reinforce CMU walls in a similar condition? Can a tremmy tube be used with a very thin grout? What would be the most indicated method?
Thanks in advance,
-HCP
I need to provide reinforcement on a 20ft tall existing 12" CMU wall. I am indicating to grout solid and reinforce with #5 rebar at 32" o.c.
The Contractor on the job claims that grouting of CMU cell from the top, on a 20ft tall wall, may not yield successful results.
Has anyone ever had to reinforce CMU walls in a similar condition? Can a tremmy tube be used with a very thin grout? What would be the most indicated method?
Thanks in advance,
-HCP






RE: Reinforcement of existing CMU walls
RE: Reinforcement of existing CMU walls
I am going to approve this option.
Thanks again!