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NCMA Solutions Center: How do I determine the necessary amount of concrete masonry protection for steel columns for fire protection purposes?

April 1, 2019

From NCMA's eNewsMarch 28, 2019 It depends on the type and size of column, and the fire rating required. See NCMA TEK 7-6CA for details on that calculation.

NCMA’s The Next Generation of Concrete Masonry

March 29, 2019

The National Concrete Masonry Association has developed a new FREE continuing education course on AECDaily.com, an educational website for architects, specifiers, engineers and construction professionals. The course fulfills AIA CES credits and is called "The Next Generation of Concrete Masonry." It delves into the perceptions and cost-effective benefits of the building solution as influenced by…

After tornado, Texas homeowners building safe houses out of block

March 18, 2019

From NCMA eNewsMarch 14, 2019 In the wake of devastating tornadoes in Lubbock, Texas, local home builders are reporting about half of their customers are including storm shelters, or safe houses, in the design plans for their new homes. The rooms are built completely out of concrete block, rebar, and concrete. Lubbock Fire and Rescue…

Golfer tells story of survival, keeping family safe from hurricane in concrete block home

March 6, 2019

NCMA eNewsFebruary 21, 2019 Like most houses in Puerto Rico, Jason Matos’ home is built low to the ground and with concrete block. Having been born and raised in Puerto Rico, Matos also is accustomed to the periodic storms that batter the island. But on Sept. 20, 2017, as the winds intensified and the rain…

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NCMA Solutions Center: How do I determine the necessary amount of concrete masonry protection for steel columns for fire protection purposes?

NCMA’s The Next Generation of Concrete Masonry

After tornado, Texas homeowners building safe houses out of block

Golfer tells story of survival, keeping family safe from hurricane in concrete block home

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