the 3/4" expansion is not due to force applied, but instead the potential thermal expansion. cliff234 you bring up a very good point though... and have basically answered my question as 3/16" on either end is indeed not enough to worry me. I appreciate all of your input! Thanks
80' so about 3/4" of expansion is anticipated in the rod... so enough that I would be concerned about that front wall deflecting if not restrained... Then again that doesn't take into account any fixity at the base the front wall might have, it IS a very old building and it has been a problem...
Hi everyone,
Question in regards to post installed tension rods for in an old brick building. Long story short, we have a rectangular building and the front (short) face has separated from the rest of the building. The plan is to use tension rods tying the front face of the building to the...
Hi Everyone! I want to first start off by saying thank you all for all of the help that you provide on these forums, I have learned quite a bit from the questions and answers here.
Anyway on to my question. I have seen this topic brought up in the past, but I thought I would pose another...
