This On Demand CEU is a recorded presentation from a previously live webinar event. Concrete masonry is commonly used for structural and architectural walls in buildings. Knowing the full extent of its applications and capabilities is import for designers to make resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective buildings.


The intent of this course is to provide a general overview of the properties and performance characteristics of concrete masonry walls. Attendees will learn about how to take advantage of and maximize the features and capabilities of concrete masonry units.


Learning Objectives

  • Explore the aesthetic versatility of concrete masonry units (CMUs) in various design styles.
  • Analyze relative construction costs of CMU and other factors that contribute to total building life-cycle costs.
  • Identify all of the factors that contribute to total life-cycle embodied carbon. Introduction to carbon sequestration.
  • Investigate the capabilities of CMU towards meeting fire and life safety goals.

Pre-requisite: None.