maximum span.
maximum span.
(OP)
Does anyone know where I could find out the maximum span of an unsupported 215mm masonry wall. The wall would be supported only at its ends and would be tied into other walls at those ends.
Imagine the floor the wall was on 'disappearing'.
Thanks
Matt.






RE: maximum span.
1. Vertical gravity loads (deal and live)
2. Eccentricity of the gravity loads
3. Lateral loads (wind and seismic)
4. The wall end/boundary conditions (pin/pin, fixed/pin)
5. Building code requirements (local, national, and ACI, etc.)
6. Strength of masonry, type of bond, type and strength of mortar.
I do not think you will find a chart that says certain size masonry wall will span so much without due consideration to the bullets mentioned above.
RE: maximum span.
umitk2211
RE: maximum span.
The question arises when the composite floor the wall is normally sitting on sags due to a fire below heating the supporting beams. The performance of the wall at this point is being investigated.
I suspect the wall will arch, however is there any supporting documentation you are aware of for this case?
Thanks
MSFIRE
RE: maximum span.