To clarify, the wall is concrete masonry, with mortar joints. It is a structural wall, the exterior wall of a small office building. The inserts described above/previously at random head joints is the only glass involved.
I am not sure where to begin on this topic regarding the design of masonry. The architectural plans are showing a 1/4" x 8" x 8" glass inserts at random head joints. Not all are to be filled this way, maybe only 1/4 to 1/3 of the joints. What does this do to the strength of masonry and how...
I am looking at a design of a caisson (two in total) supporting a sign. The caisson is 4 feet in diameter and is embeded 14 feet. The column for the sign is a W shape and extends to the bottom depth of this caisson. There is no reinforment in this caisson. Is it required? What guides the...
