Length between Expansion Joints
Length between Expansion Joints
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I have a general question. I have a building that has a 6'-0" high above finish floor 8" thick concrete wall around the entire perimeter. The wall varies from 3'-0" to 6'-0" below finish floor for frost protection and height at the loading dock. So the wall varies to between 9'-0" to 12'-0" in total height. My question is how often should I place expansion joints in this wall?
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Is it reinforced or plain concrete?
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That is a good link. I have always used technical report 65 for placing thermal expansion joints. However, I have never made the interpretation with regards to option #3. I have always tried to limit my lengths to around 400-500 feet (and I thought that was pushing it). However, according to option #3 I could go as much as 800 feet as long as my bracing is in a side.... I'm not entirely sure I am comfortable with that.
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