May 5, 2010 #1 oneintheeye Structural Nov 20, 2007 440 what are the typical deflection limits for a portal with masonry panels?
May 5, 2010 #2 MiketheEngineer Structural Sep 7, 2005 4,654 Check with the Masonry Insitute... I like something in L/600 range usually - maybe even tighter. Upvote 0 Downvote
May 5, 2010 #3 msquared48 Structural Aug 7, 2007 14,745 L/600 or the gap between the masonry panels, whichever is less. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask Upvote 0 Downvote
L/600 or the gap between the masonry panels, whichever is less. Mike McCann MMC Engineering Motto: KISS Motivation: Don't ask
May 6, 2010 #4 DaveAtkins Structural Apr 15, 2002 2,895 My interpretation of the L/600 limit is that it is for beams or lintels supporting masonry (in other words, vertical deflection). For a portal frame, I would limit horizontal deflection to H/300, unless sealant joints limit deflection even further. DaveAtkins Upvote 0 Downvote
My interpretation of the L/600 limit is that it is for beams or lintels supporting masonry (in other words, vertical deflection). For a portal frame, I would limit horizontal deflection to H/300, unless sealant joints limit deflection even further. DaveAtkins
May 6, 2010 #5 abusementpark Structural Dec 23, 2007 1,086 What do you need the portal frame for if you have a masonry wall? Upvote 0 Downvote
May 6, 2010 #6 apsix Structural Sep 21, 2004 1,358 The Australian steel code, AS4100, recommends H/240 for industrial buildings with masonry walls. Upvote 0 Downvote
May 28, 2010 #7 vonbakk Structural May 28, 2010 1 SCI publication 252 has some suggestions for deflection limits in portals, for masonry its H/300 Upvote 0 Downvote
