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Attaching to existing masonry 2

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NewbieStruct

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May 31, 2011
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I am designing an addition to an existing building. I have situation where I have to connect a deck angle to an existing CMU wall (this wall would be non bearing for the new structure). I have existing brick veneer on the existing wall that the architect does not want to remove. Can attach the deck angle to the existing wall using epoxy anchors or using thru bolts ? The existing CMU wall is fully grouted and I have to transfer about 4.5 k shear load over a length of 50'.

 
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I think bookowski is correct as well, on further reading. But if the lateral load is to go to the existing wall on this side, I wonder what braces the opposite side of the deck. Why not do it the same on both sides? If the OP wants to take all the shear to one side, that produces a torsional couple which has to be resisted as well. Perhaps Newbie can enlighten us.
 
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