Reinforced Column Design Publications Available Purchase Through

Pilasters maybe ‘flush’ (in the plane of the wall) or project out from the wall in one or both directions. A vertical element with a horizontal length to thickness ratio greater than 3, used to enclose space. The structural capacity of masonry columns is also affected by eccentricity. Eccentr more...

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Glass Opening Old 4 Glossary Window Terminology

This means when you choose your doors, you do not have to worry about ventilation and cooling like you do on a prefab firebox. A door that is made closer to the opening size of your fireplace means that you will not have a bigger bulkier door on your heart. Differing from previous realized projects, more...

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Fire Resistance Rating Unfilled Cmu Standard Calculation Methods Structural

At wind speeds of 110 miles per hour (mph), all the coated walls resisted water penetration, but the uncoated wall failed early in the testing at lower wind speeds (62 mph). A brick wall’s fire resistance rating can be calculated. Fire Resistance and Smoke Protection – Fire Resistance Rat more...

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Block Wall Thickness The Differences Between Blockwork

Because an allowance is made for 10mm wide mortar joints, the actual size is 390mm x 190mm x 190mm. Bricks are generally made to a traditional size – 230mm long, 110mm wide and 76mm high. The joints should have sufficient width so that they allow for the bricks to expand freely. The key differenc more...

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