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While deciding the length of walls, the following end support conditions are considered: Various combinations of the above conditions and the effective length of a wall are presented in Table 17.3 (Fig. 17.10). Table 17.3 Effective length of walls Source: IS: 1905, 1987. Note: (i) H = actual height of wall between centre of cross wall/pier. L = length of…

If both lateral and rotational restraints are offered by a support, then the wall is said to be fully restrained at the support. It is said to be partial, if only lateral restraint is provided. Combination of these two restraint cases yields different boundary conditions depending on location. The effective height of a wall is…

If both lateral and rotational restraints are offered by a support, then the wall is said to be fully restrained at the support. It is said to be partial, if only lateral restraint is provided. Combination of these two restraint cases yields different boundary conditions depending on location. The effective height of a wall is…

Masonry structures gain stability from support offered by cross walls, floors and roof. Load-bearing walls are structurally sound as long as the load is applied axially without any eccentricity. Lateral support for load-bearing walls or columns limit the slenderness of the structure. Further the lateral supports reduce the possibility of buckling of member due to…

Loads on walls may be classified based on the load–wall reaction. The load–wall interaction may be divided into the following two major groups: Vertical Loads Vertical loads may be uniformly distributed load or concentrated load. Loads acting parallel and along the axis of wall cause axial stress. Loads may act eccentrically. In such cases, these…

In general, non-load bearing walls have adequate strength, stability, sound insulation and fire resistance. Non-load bearing walls may be interior walls or exterior walls. Different types of materials are used for non-load bearing walls, viz., brick, wood, hollow block, metal lath, corrugated sheet, etc. Following are some of the important non-load bearing walls: Panel Wall…

In general, masonry used for exterior walls, central main walls and some cross walls in a building are of load-bearing walls. These walls should have adequate thickness such that it will sustain a slight eccentricity in loading. The mortar used for such walls should give adequate bonding to hold the structure even when there is…

A wall is a vertical member with width greater than four times its thickness. If this condition is not satisfied it is a column. Based on functional aspects, walls may be classified under the following two broad groups: The masonry types explained in the previous chapter may be used for load-bearing structures and as separators…