Masonry Construction Practice 1

[jike]

Is it standard construction practice in Oregon to grout all masonry cores (similar to California) solid whether they contain reinforcement or not?

 

[Gumpmaster]

I'm in Oregon. Not necessarily. For below grade structures, yes. For regular above grade structures, I specify solid grouting if reinforcing spaced at 24 inches or less. If it's your regular #6@48 Verts and #5@48 Horz, it's only partially grouted.

Additionally, we use the IBC up here (as California soon will). Most of the buildings I design are in SDC C or greater and require ductility detailing per the MSJC code, which often results in lots of solid grouted piers.

 

[jike]

We are using the Oregon Code (IBC 2002 with additions) and are in SDC D on a very large project. Most reinforcing is at 24" oc or closer.

Thanks for the info.