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Relief Angle Brick Concrete Masonry Failures

Continuous steel brick relief angles were installed approximately 4″ below each floor level. Caulking at windows exhibited systemic cohesive failure. Improper detailing as it relates to building movement can be another problem. The concrete expands at a slower rate than the brick masonry the s more...

Bar Connections Strengthening Existing Steel Joist

Warren type truss configuration and incorporated two top chord bars and two bottom chord bars. Some modifications have included welding steel plates, angles, channels, and rounds to the joist chords in an effort to increase the gross section modulus of the joist. Similarly, welded attachments may more...

Halfen SUPPORT SYSTEM

To ensure that such a façade remains durable over the long term, the dead load of the outer skin of brick must be transferred to the building structure. Different brackets are available which permit either assembly on the top or on the edge of concrete slabs. Installation remains simple and flex more...

Lintels Brick Veneer Lintel

This leaves me with the need to update my lintel schedule on the job. Masonry veneers can also be attached to poured concrete walls. The slab edge is then supported by a spandrel beam. Masonry veneer shall not support any vertical load other than the dead load of the veneer above. Long leg of more...