Masonry has been used in building construction for thousands of years in construction. It can be used to form a durable cladding system and to achieve various aesthetic effects. The masonry units can be oriented in different positions to create different patterns on the exterior wall. In addition to forming the exterior cladding, masonry walls can serve as a portion of the structural framing for the building. Masonry walls also typically increase the fire resistance of the wall system or structural elements.
Design Considerations :-
Masonry structures shall be designed based on working stress and linear stress‐strain distribution.Requirements for working stress design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry structures are provided in Sec 4.5 and 4.6 respectively. In lieu of the working stress design method, slender walls and shear walls may be designed by the strength design method specified in Sec 7.7.
The structure shall be proportioned such that eccentricity of loading on the members is as small as possible. Eccentric loading shall preferably be avoided by providing:
(a) adequate bearing of floor/roof on the walls
(b) adequate stiffness in slabs, and
(c) fixity at the supports.
Download Design of Masonry Bearubg Wall With Opening Based on ACI Excel Spreadsheet to calculate the following parameters
1. Input Data & Design Summary
2. Analysis
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