bond beams
bond beams
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what is the best way to cross over a 12' opening 12" solid bottom bond beam, or 10" bond beam and a angle iron to support block... this is a 12" wall
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RE: bond beams
I would usually design a formed, cast-in-place lintel as part of the bond beam. By making the reinforcement continuous in the lintel and into the adjacent wall, top and bottom, you can minimize deflections over the opening. Second choice would be 12" CMU bond beam/lintel, if the numbers work out.
I do not like using relatively small steel shapes to support masonry over wide openings because of deflection issues.
RE: bond beams
In some cases, I have used a continuation of a bond beam as a continuation of the horizontal steel in an increased depth wall section by transitioning to a deeper section by draping the steel down and lapping with some increased steel (if necessary). This essentially creates a 16" deep (or more) masonry beam/lintel over an opening.
This eliminates the use of materials (angles, etc.) that can create problems visually and structurally. A support for the short term support is minimal from a construction standpoint. For a veneer situation, the masonry beam must be adequate to carry the dead load of the veneer over the span after the supports are removed. Just let the control joints match the architecture of the veneer if it is an insulated cavity wall (8+2+4).
Dick
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RE: bond beams
RE: bond beams
I'm going to recommend you hire a local structural engineer to come view the project. This large of an opening needs to be designed by someone who can make sure all the loads are properly accounted for, including things like roof/floor loads, wind/seismic, etc.