Masonry Wall
Masonry Wall
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I have a situation where I have a 42' high 12" masonry wall which is exposed an exterior wind load (stair tower). So I'm treating it as a simple span. I can reinforce it enough to take care of the stress. Will deflection be an issue? How is deflection calculated? Thanks for your help.






RE: Masonry Wall
RE: Masonry Wall
RE: Masonry Wall
With the wall spanning vertically, deflection may be calculated using the formulas outlined in 1997 UBC Section 2108.2.4. I do not have my copy of 2000 IBC and I haven't started using it (not adopted in my area yet) but I'm sure the concept is the same.
If you are in IBC-land, please respond where you find the code section.
RE: Masonry Wall
I did go back to my old 94 UBC and found my deflection criteria.
Lucky me, I am in IBC land. I guess I did find the criteria in section 2108.5. I guess I was thinking I could find it in one of the 18 million references the IBC uses.
RE: Masonry Wall
The deflection will realistically be much more manageable than the super-overconservative assumption of a 1' wide strip spanning 42' vertically.
RE: Masonry Wall
RE: Masonry Wall
If there is indeed a MCJ, then you are correct.