Brick And Concrete Masonry Failures: Considerations For Preserving Post-War Era Buildings
Concrete masonry construction was common practice in post-war Modern architecture where it was used extensively in schools, churches, public buildings, and industrial complexes. Brick and concrete block-bonded construction gained favor in many public buildings for its perceived durability, aesthetics, and relative ease of construction. Over 50 years later, many of these buildings now have historic significance but suffer…