A current project has a 6" 2-way concrete slab supported by interior steel posts and 8" masonry walls at all exterior edges.
The contractor is pushing to lay the masonry block up to the bottom of the slab with no bond beam or tie beam.
I would like any input on this as I have not seen it done and would like to see more continuity with the wall (btw, the design works without relying on stiffness from the wall). Also, I find no limitation in ACI.
Thanks.
The contractor is pushing to lay the masonry block up to the bottom of the slab with no bond beam or tie beam.
I would like any input on this as I have not seen it done and would like to see more continuity with the wall (btw, the design works without relying on stiffness from the wall). Also, I find no limitation in ACI.
Thanks.