Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
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I have a new building, 3 stories, 150' wide x 300' long in Midwest region. Framing is going to be composite steel, with precast wall panels and lot of curtain wall. In the past I have used a thumb rule of 250' as the maximum length one can use before needing an expansion joint. But obviously if I can get away without putting an EJ in the building, I would love to do that. What length would you recommend before considering an EJ?
Thanks,
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RE: Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
If you are uncomfortable with 300', then cutting the building into 2 - 150'x150' is also a good idea; they are the right aspect ratio.
Dik
RE: Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
RE: Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
RE: Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building
RE: Expansion Joint in 150Æx300Æ building