Horizontal Cores in SGT Wall

[BadgerPE]

I am working on a project which involves removal and replacement of a Structural Glazed Tile (SGT) wall. No specific information from the original project exists, but the drawings indicate that block with horizontal cores was used. Is there any information out there regarding the structural design of a wall with horizontal cores? Due to the nature of the alteration, relatively "large" point loads may need to be supported by the block and I am concerned with crushing the cores. I have reached out to Elgin Butler (they were noted as a supplier in the specs) to see if they have anything, but I wanted to see if anyone here had any valuable information they could share.

 

[JAE]

I would not be comfortable relying on Structural Tile for point loads for sure. I think your concern about local crushing is very appropriate.

Most tile walls I've seen over the years are used primarily as interior non-loadbearing partitions.



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[BadgerPE]

@JAE

I would tend to agree with you, but this bearing wall detail has me thinking otherwise. It supports about 26' of roof loads, including precast (rough estimate DL=90psf, SL=25psf; TL=3000 plf (unfactored)) so the loads are pretty high on the block. The wall I am working is attached to a CMU wall so all outside bearing loads go to the CMU and not the SGT.