Masonry lintel span tables

[JoeBaseplate]

I seem to recall seeing some span tables for load bearing masonry lintels, and I believe the book was issued by MSJC. Can anyone please tell me the name of this design guide so that I can buy it for my office!

 

[jtx]

I think the attached is what you are looking for...

http://www.ncmaetek.org/map_pages/state_finder.cfm

Also, the above website will take you to the the TEK manual. Just tell it what state you are in, pick a block mfr, and you should have access to the whole TEK manual

 

[JoeBaseplate]

jtx, muchas gracias, that's exactly what I was looking for.

 

[a2mfk]

In practice on your drawings do you have a schedule and details showing pre-cast lintels and loading info? I know some people just copy and paste in manufacturers tables, which is more or less what we have done, and then require the contractor supplies a lintel that meets or exceeds the lintel type and allowable loads.

 

[concretemasonry]

a2mfk -

I think the O.P. is referring to masonry lintels and not pre-cast lintels.

It could be because of appearance and continuity the the remainder of the structure.

Even if the lintels a 16" to 48" deep, the principles in the NCMA TEK notes could be used or available upon request because the engineers that write and review the TEKs and have been involved in writing the MSJC standards from day 1.

Dick

Engineer and international traveler interested in construction techniques, problems and proper design.

 

[rscassar]

The australian masonry association has something similar. I'll try and find and post when I get home.