New Zealand Concrete Masonry Association

CURRENT PROJECTS

RESEARCH PROGRAMME

The NZCMA have supported many R&D Projects. Some notable recent or current projects include:

	Durability and weathertightness of masonry coating systems
	Non-specific design of concrete masonry structures
	Performance of prestressed concrete masonry
	Shear strength of concrete masonry walls
	Performance of bedding sands for concrete pavers
	Flagstone pavement specification

CODE DEVELOPMENT

For many years, the NZCMA has been very active in the development of suitable masonry design standards. Currently large changes are imminent within the standards environment as New Zealand and Australia harmonize their structural design Standards. The NZCMA expects to take a leading part in ensuring that users of New Zealand concrete masonry products gain maximum advantage from the outcome of this harmonisation process.

PUBLICATIONS AND SEMINARS PROGRAMME

The New Zealand Concrete Masonry Manual is the flagship document of the NZCMA. As the New Zealand Building Code review proceeds, the corresponding sections of the Manual are updated to ensure the owner is kept abreast of changes.

Other publications include:

	Concrete Masonry - A Guide to Weathertight Construction	Read
	On Site Management of Concrete Washwater - Masonry Edition	Read
	CCANZ Information Bulletin - Concrete Masonry Compliance with H1	Read

Publications are further supported by presentations at appropriate industry forums. Recent NZCMA presentations have been delivered at combined concrete industries and masonry trade conferences, and at nation-wide seminar venues. The NZCMA also actively participates in the training of young specifiers at New Zealand universities and polytechnics.