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Bambrick, B (1994) Construction of an Island. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 223–7.

Gordon, C M (1994) Choosing Appropriate Construction Contracting Method. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 196–210.

Grimm, C T (1994) Void Mortar Joints: Bane of Brick Masonry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 152–61.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Brick masonry; Mortars; Voids; Building codes; Tests;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1994)120:1(152)
  • Abstract:
    The adverse effects of void mortar joints on the performance of masonry are enumerated. Unfilled mortar joints in brick masonry weaken walls, increase leakage, breach a contract, violate the law, and break tradition. The bricklayers union, masonry contractors, architectural and engineering professionals, and materials researchers all agree that unfilled mortar joints should not be permitted. At least since 1890 the literature on masonry has been replete with admonitions on the necessity for filling mortar joints. Masonry may turn out unintentionally bad, but it will never be accidentally good. Inspection of masonry under construction is now required by building codes and specifications promulgated by The Masonry Society, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Concrete Institute (“Specifications” 1988). A method for measuring void joints is described. The unaided human eye is a satisfactory instrument for judging mortar joint solidity. Photographs of typical unfilled joints are shown. The pervasive lack of concern for poor masonry workmanship can lead to undesirable legal consequences.

Halligan, D W, Demsetz, L A, Brown, J D and Pace, C B (1994) Action‐Response Model and Loss of Productivity in Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 47–64.

Ledbetter, W B (1994) Quality Performance on Successful Project. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 34–46.

Oloufa, A A, Eltahan, A A and Papacostas, C S (1994) Integrated GIS for Construction Site Investigation. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 211–22.

Riad, N I, Arditi, D and Mohammadi, J (1994) Integrated System for Managing Owner‐Directed Project Acceleration. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 77–95.

Russell, A D and Fayek, A (1994) Automated Corrective Action Selection Assistant. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 11–33.

Russell, J S, Gugel, J G and Radtke, M W (1994) Comparative Analysis of Three Constructability Approaches. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 180–95.

Rwelamila, P D (1994) Group Dynamics and Construction Project Manager. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 3–10.

Tanwani, R and Iseley, D T (1994) Tracking and Steering Systems in Trenchless Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 65–76.

Teicholz, P and Fischer, M (1994) Strategy for Computer Integrated Construction Technology. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 117–31.

Thabet, W Y and Beliveau, Y J (1994) Modeling Work Space to Schedule Repetitive Floors in Multistory Buildings. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 96–116.

Thomas, H R and Sakarcan, A S (1994) Forecasting Labor Productivity Using Factor Model. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 228–39.

Warszawski, A and Rosenfeld, Y (1994) Robot for Interior‐Finishing Works in Building: Feasibility Analysis. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 132–51.

Wu, R W and Hadipriono, F C (1994) Fuzzy Modus Ponens Deduction Technique for Construction Scheduling. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 120(01), 162–79.