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CURRENT PROJECTS |
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RESEARCH PROGRAMME |
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The NZCMA have supported many
R&D Projects. Some notable recent or current
projects include:
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Durability of masonry coating
systems |
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Non-specific design of
concrete masonry structures |
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Performance of prestressed
concrete masonry |
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Shear strength of concrete
masonry walls |
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Performance of bedding
sands for concrete pavers |
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CODE DEVELOPMENT |
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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. |
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PUBLICATIONS AND SEMINARS PROGRAMME |
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The New Zealand Concrete Masonry
Manual is the flagship document of the NZCMA. Recently
a user survey was conducted to establish priorites
for updating sections of the manual, this upgrade
process is now well advanced.
Recently completed sections include:
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The design of masonry retaining
walls |
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Guide to specifying concrete
masonry pavers |
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Masonry Trade Registration |
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Non-specific design of
concrete masonry |
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Concrete Masonry Veneers |
| Other
publications include: |
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| Better
Practice Laying Guide |
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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. |
