Metal building abutting masonry wall
Metal building abutting masonry wall
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Working on a project where there is a small office building abutting a metal building warehouse, The office building is has all masonry exterior bearing walls. The some of the metal building columns are up against the masonry. How do you handle the drift of the metal building against the masonry wall?






RE: Metal building abutting masonry wall
This is of course assuming that the masonry building is quite rigid.
If the PEMB is existing and the office building is new, then you will have to estimate the PEMB drift. Estimate liberally and set the new building clear.
RE: Metal building abutting masonry wall
There are some details in the NCMA website, I believe.