Briefly, structural masonry is a construction system in which the walls of the building perform a structural function, using masonry units arranged in a way that is self-supporting and load-bearing.

Structural brick walls in buildings across the country should be re-examined and possibly replaced after last year's Christchurch earthquake, an engineer says. Evidence was given at the Canterbury ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday, WBIR received messages from people concerned about Vol Hall's brick facade. The building is a residence hall at the University of Tennessee, offering a variety of ...

Construction sites often begin with new materials and end with massive piles of waste. Across the world, buildings are ...

A reader recently emailed me, seeking advice on whether to take on a do-it-yourself repair of the mortar around her brick masonry. She regularly performs hands-on maintenance around her home, she said ...