While the term is not found in codes or standards it is common industry language to describe the process of constructing walls in shorter segments without the requirements for cleanout openings special concrete block shapes or equipment.
Structural detail for a 8 concrete block wall.
This information bulletin provides general requirements and specifications for the construc.
Foundation all concrete block walls must rest on a sturdy foundation of poured concrete.
The reader is referred to tek 3 11 concrete masonry basement wall construction tek 19 3b preventing water penetration in below grade concrete masonry walls and ncma s basement manual for more detailed design and.
6 concrete block masonry wall detail 6 0 height maximum general specifications.
Standard cmu block wall detail the purpose of this information bulletin is to assist owners and builders who may choose to erect simple freestanding concrete masonry unit cmu block walls using the department s standard detail.
Concrete mix for footing to be 1 part cement to 2 5 parts sand to 3 5 parts gravel with a maximum of 7 5 gallons of water per sack of cement minimum f c 2 500 psi.
This tek contains details for various types of concrete masonry foundation walls with accompanying text as appropriate.
The depth and size of the foundation will vary depending on the size of the concrete block wall and the weight it must support but a typical freestanding wall requires a foundation that is about twice as wide as the wall itself and which extends about 1 foot down below the frost line.