Masonry Shearwall Height/Length Ratio
Masonry Shearwall Height/Length Ratio
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Are there any guidelines or code provisions in IBC or ACI 530 for masonry shearwall height to length ratios? I am working on a small airplane hanger. The walls on eiher side of the large door are giving me the trouble. The walls are 2'-9" long and 20' tall as it is now. I have a 2800# unfactored shear (wind) load acting at the top of the wall. Should I be looking at modify the design to something else...any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you.






RE: Masonry Shearwall Height/Length Ratio
RE: Masonry Shearwall Height/Length Ratio
RE: Masonry Shearwall Height/Length Ratio
I would try a steel portal frame--don't you have a steel lintel spanning across the door anyway?
DaveAtkins