Building Expansion Joint
Building Expansion Joint
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I am working on 1 story apartment building, approximately 28'x163'. It is 2x4 construction with wood roof trusses. Do you guys think it needs an expansion joint anywhere? (See attached pic)
I have never seen an expansion joint in a wood framed building of this size, but I was curious about other engineer's experiences.
It will be constructed in eastern NC.
Thanks in advance.
I have never seen an expansion joint in a wood framed building of this size, but I was curious about other engineer's experiences.
It will be constructed in eastern NC.
Thanks in advance.






RE: Building Expansion Joint
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Tony Krempin, PE
TopKnot Engineering
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Thanks
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Do you think the cracking will be distributed enough so as not to cause separations in the exterior walls?
Maybe I can install cold joints in the slabs under every other unit?