Arching action in a concrete wall?
Arching action in a concrete wall?
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Does anyone know if arching action will occur above a door opening in an un-reinforced concrete wall like it would in a solid masonry wall?
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Arching action in a concrete wall?
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RE: Arching action in a concrete wall?
If so, then yes. There are some other considerations, but if you know what you're doing with masonry, you're fine.
I am assuming you only want to know this for design of a lintel?
RE: Arching action in a concrete wall?
Mike McCann
McCann Engineering
RE: Arching action in a concrete wall?