Masonry Wall Expansion Joint Detail

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Masonry wall expansion joint detail.

Floor tile expansion joint over concrete control joint november 2 2015. It is necessary to provide expansion joints in long walls to provide for movement of the wall due to thermal and moisture expansion. Perlite loose fill insulation c 920. Specification for masonry joint reinforcement c 516.

See clay and concrete masonry banding details tek 5 2a ref. A vertical reglet is cut into each wall. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration. Roof wall interface detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0901.

Shrinkage cracks in concrete masonry are not a structural concern. Slab curl failed tile over curled concrete. Building expansion joint new wall at existing wall. For brickwork with multiple openings consider symmetrical placement of expansion joints and reduced spacing of no more than 20 ft 6 1 m o c.

1 for more detailed information. When spacing between vertical expansion joints in para. Separate copper flashings are inserted wedged and sealed into each reglet. A loose lock is used to join the flashings.

Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation. Below grade november 2 2015. Specification for elastomeric joint sealants e 488. Changes in height or external materials 3.

Expansion joints are discussed in technical notes 18 series. Control joints are typically required in exposed above grade concrete masonry walls where net aesthetic shrinkage cracking may detract from the appearance of the wall and to limit moisture or air infiltration. In modern masonry cavity walls these two different masonry wythes are connected with flexible connections so control joints in the cmu back up wall can be located independently of the expansion joints in the brick veneer. Vertical expansion joints in brick veneer.

This is particularly true in parapet walls and other masonry walls which are exposed to the exterior climatic conditions on both sides. Vermiculite loose fill insulation c 549. Test methods for strength of anchors in concrete and masonry elements e 754. 1 for more detailed information.

This detail shows a condition where a new masonry wall is constructed perpendicular to an existing wall. Location of wall ties with respect to. Short returns in clay masonry 2. Base of wall detail brick ledge t fdtn.

Test method for pullout resistance of ties and anchors embedded in masonry.