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Masonry wall affected by weather and humidity
Dick There is a continuous bond beam below the plank and an additional over the M.O.'s We are confronting the bellied at top of the wall. The north side of this particular wall (about 90Lf) bellied out +- 1" and the south side (about the same length) contracted the same on three floors...- falv10
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Masonry wall affected by weather and humidity
Only on was attached. Ok, here is another picture. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=56778bc7-f7fc-4e4b-8ee3-5232178e3c94&file=5-16-11_016.jpg- falv10
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Masonry wall affected by weather and humidity
Ron, Here are several photos. The variations in the wall are difficult to detect by visual observation. The wall misalignment was detected and more obvious when the ceiling grid system started with the installation of a track against the CMU...- falv10
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Masonry wall affected by weather and humidity
We just erected a Masonry load bearing structure in NYC this past winter. The structure is a two story building with a cellar and a basement. The perimeter and interior center walls are 8" load bearing blocks supporting an 8" precast plank. The roof could not be installed in timely manner and...- falv10
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