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Flexural tension in Masonry
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Flexural tension in Masonry

Flexural tension in Masonry

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I am having a little trouble determining what allowable tension values to use for an existing masonry shear wall subjected to in-plane lateral forces. The way I see it, is that for both in-plane and out-of-plane shear walls, the flexural stresses are normal to the bed joints. In a vertical bending application, such as a lintel, the flexural stresses would be parallel to the bed joints. I have attached a quick sketch of what I am thinking. Can anyone provide a little backup to my rational?

RE: Flexural tension in Masonry

This is correct. Is this unreinforced masonry? If so, it's shear stress the bed joints need to be designed for in the lintel case.

Brian C Potter
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RE: Flexural tension in Masonry

I agree, as well.

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