Masonry Wall Attachment
Masonry Wall Attachment
(OP)
I have a masonry wall (8") that is not being used to resist lateral forces. I would like to attach this wall to a steel frame, which will provide support for the wall when considering wind and seismic loads. The connection must be able to move vertically (so no axial load is induced into the wall) and horizontally (so no lateral forces are transferred into the wall).
The standard detail that has been used at my company is attached below. Dur-o-wall makes a version of this connector however, they do not provide any engineering data on this connection. I have seen other engineers use similar details but I do not know how they justify them.
I am wondering if this is the same detail that other people use... or if there is a better way of making this type of attachment?
The standard detail that has been used at my company is attached below. Dur-o-wall makes a version of this connector however, they do not provide any engineering data on this connection. I have seen other engineers use similar details but I do not know how they justify them.
I am wondering if this is the same detail that other people use... or if there is a better way of making this type of attachment?






RE: Masonry Wall Attachment
http:
ftp://imgs.ebuild.com/woc/M960153.pdf
I prefer to connect near the top flange of the beam or directly into the diaphragm so that the beam does not have to be braced to prevent twisting.
When connecting to the web, I try to get some support for the tie as near possible to the back of the wall so as to prevent buckling of the anchor.
RE: Masonry Wall Attachment
RE: Masonry Wall Attachment