allowable unsupported length for blockwork wall
allowable unsupported length for blockwork wall
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Hello Engineers;
Please help need info on how much is the allowable unsupported length for CMU blockwork wall? Is there a clause in an international standard which could pertain to this requirement? Thanks.
Please help need info on how much is the allowable unsupported length for CMU blockwork wall? Is there a clause in an international standard which could pertain to this requirement? Thanks.






RE: allowable unsupported length for blockwork wall
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: allowable unsupported length for blockwork wall
If is for an above grade structure, usually the wall length requires some control joint for movement (moisture, temperature and some structural loads) based on the materials and conditions (by code). This provides a documented length that can be extended by good engineering.
Dick
Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.
RE: allowable unsupported length for blockwork wall
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.