iv63
Structural
- Jan 6, 2009
- 128
I am designing stair tower made of 12” thk CMU. It is a free standing vertical box 23’x9’x45’ with 4 walls (please see attachment). Tower is located inside of existing warehouse in California. I am planning to have bond beams at every stair landing. Section 2109.4.1 of CBC or IBC says: “Masonry walls shall be laterally supported in either the horizontal or vertical direction at intervals not exceeding those given in Table 2109.4.1.”
Question is what is max. length or height for this tower? Is it distance between bond beams or full height? Also what type of construction these walls are-bearing or non-bearing walls?
Thank you very much,
IV
Question is what is max. length or height for this tower? Is it distance between bond beams or full height? Also what type of construction these walls are-bearing or non-bearing walls?
Thank you very much,
IV