Marvelous Masonry: The Technical Administration Building, Frankfurt, Germany
May 2025

The Technical Administration Building in Frankfurt, Germany, is a testament to masonry construction's craftsmanship and durability. This iconic structure reflects the architectural trends of its era and serves as a case study in masonry preservation and r

Marvelous Masonry: Neuschwanstein Castle
April 2025

Neuschwanstein Castle, with its fairy-tale silhouette and dramatic perch atop the Bavarian Alps, stands as one of the most iconic structures in the world. Built in the late 19th century under the vision of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, this architectural mas

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Ancient City of Gordion
January 2023

Marvelous Masonry - Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Ancient City of Gordion

Marvelous Masonry- Celebrating Masonry's Heritage: Nepal
May 2022

Marvelous Masonry- Celebrating Masonry's Heritage: Nepal

Masonry Stands the Test of Time: The Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
July 2020

Masonry Stands the Test of Time: The Carmel of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Stronger Is NOT Better!
March 2019

Stronger Is NOT Better!

Mortar and Grout: Batching and Mixing Mortar
September 2018

When mortar is not properly batched and mixed, things can quickly go wrong.

Mortar and Grout: Retempering Mortar
July 2016

Adding water to mortar and remixing is important for maintaining mortar plasticity – we call it retempering.

Masonry 2018 Symposium Call for Papers
June 2016

Papers are invited for the Masonry 2018 Symposium to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

Masonry 2018 Symposium Call for Papers
June 2016

ASTM has released its call for papers for the Masonry 2018 Symposium, to be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Abstracts are due by April 21, 2017.

Remixing Modern Masonry With Watershed Block
January 2016

Modern masonry technology adapts to contemporary needs, while maintaining a heritage of strength and greatness.

Mortar and Grout: Historic Mortar Repair
August 2015

If you are working on a historic building, you may notice something different with the mortar specifications.

Symposium on Masonry 2014
March 2014

The ASTM International symposium Masonry 2014 will be held June 24 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

ASTM International Lime Committee elects Dr. Robin Graves as Chairman
March 2014

Robin E. Graves, Ph.D. has been elected chairman of ASTM International Committee C07 on Lime and Limestone.

ASTM Lime Committee Elects Graves as Chairman
February 2014

Committee C07 oversees 25 ASTM standards related to lime and limestone

Graves Elected to ASTM International Board
January 2013

Robin E. Graves, Ph.D., holds two industry patents.