CMU Wall Radius of Gyration

[abusementpark]

Does anyone know the proper way to determine the radius of gyration for checking the compressive strength of CMU walls? Is it done by considering the geometry of just the block alone? Or do you consider the grout and make it a square?

 

[UcfSE]

Try this if you just need the properties for use.

NCMA TEK

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