Padstones as blocks laid on their side - Need to know stuff. 1

[As-Lag]

Hello

I am being asked to provide the support for two beams that sit on a 215mm block wall. The wall itself is being built using 7N blocks laid on their side. To support the beams, I intend to strengthen the blocks under the supports. My question is - am I able to use C40 440x215x100mm padstones laid flat? Also, if I am able to use padstones, what would be the normalised strength of the block for use in Eurocode calculations please?

Regards

Dan

 

[HTURKAK]

Yes ...as long as max. allowable load is less than 160 kN but the depth should be 3 courses..

I will suggest you to look ,

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https://www.eurocode6.org/Published support material/Design Guide 2.pdf

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https://www.daviddoyle.co.uk/images/doyl/Land/38MeadowRd/StrucCalc.pdf

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https://www.eurocode6.org/index.htm

- Design of Structural Masonry ( by W.M.C. McKenzie )

An you may search the forum , some of the outcomes

-thread507-500676
-thread507-491939
-thread507-472277









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[As-Lag]

Thanks for the informastion. Excellent links and I have saved the Eurocode6 link.