…Types of Mass-Construction Buildings. Mass-construction buildings are those in which the outside walls support the weight of the building and its contents. Additional support, especially in wide buildings, comes from using load-bearing interior…

…Type of Construction Building Material Height (Stories) Average Wall Thickness (cm) Mass Stone 1 to 10 75 Mass Brick 1 to 3 22 Mass Brick 3 to 6 38 Mass Concrete block 1 to 5 20…