EK330
Arching action may be assumed only when the masonry is laid in running bond, or when sufficient bond beams distribute the loads in stack bond.
Arching action may be assumed only when the masonry is laid in running bond, or when sufficient bond beams distribute the loads in stack bond.
When masonry is aid in a running bond pattern, it creates a natural corbelled arch which transfers much of the vertical load to either side of the opening. The area […]
Masonry should have movement joints at around 7 m centres.