calculation of masonry deflection??
calculation of masonry deflection??
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I have a reinforced masonry tower (10’-0” x 10-‘0”) within a building space (isolated from the building with expansion joints). How do I calculate the deflection of the tower due to seismic loads?? I want to ensure that when the tower deflects, that I have enough of an expansion joint between the tower and the main building around it.
I know that this may seem like a simple question to some, but masonry is probably my weakest area, and I want to be sure.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
I know that this may seem like a simple question to some, but masonry is probably my weakest area, and I want to be sure.
Any help is greatly appreciated.






RE: calculation of masonry deflection??
The building has its own deflection and this would be added to your tower deflection to determine a minimum gap between the two structures. This is because they will most certainly have different periods and sway in opposing directions at various times during the seismic event.