Distributed Masonry Load 1

[DYork]

I am designing a Masonry structure w/ wood trusses. My grade beams are rather large. So I was wanting to reduce the load of my masonry blocks. I know that you can reduce the distributed load of masonry, to a triangle, but not for sure what the parameters are for doing this design. Is there any suggestions or the location in the code, because I'm rather unclear for this design.

DYork

 

[pmkPE]

DYork,

Try

http://www.brickinfo.org.

They have several technical papers covering most every aspect of masonry design and construction related issues.

 

[denoid]

Go to "ncma.org". On the left side of the home page is a box relating to accessing TEK notes. Select your state, and it will give you a list of your state masonry suppliers. Click on one with the "TEK Manual", and search for TEK note 17-1b. I think this will give you the information you are looking for.