Cantilevered masonry pier question
Cantilevered masonry pier question
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I am currently exploring if a 32"x32" masonry pier (4 wythes of 8" block) cantilevering 26' is a practical idea (architectural element occurring at several locations along the exterior of the building). The pier will of course be grouted solid with #6 or #7 in every cell. It is a non-load bearing element but will see wind. The pier can't be tied back into the building because of thermal break between the pier and the building, so they are standalone elements.
Just as a gut feeling I don't think it's a good idea but I do want to run some numbers to establish an engineer judgment. And the first question I have is regards to h/r ratio for compressive strength. Since this is a cantilever element, should h be 2x26' or 26' still applicable?
Wind is 90 mph and SDC is B.
Just as a gut feeling I don't think it's a good idea but I do want to run some numbers to establish an engineer judgment. And the first question I have is regards to h/r ratio for compressive strength. Since this is a cantilever element, should h be 2x26' or 26' still applicable?
Wind is 90 mph and SDC is B.






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It is not a column, it is a cantilevered beam.
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