tying diaphragm to brick wall

[MAeng]

I have a situation where a brick wall is being replaced with new brick wall but I wanted to take the opportunity to attach the floor and roof diaphragms to the new brick wall. Can anybody recommend a detail typically used for this? It's not part of the analysis but I felt it would be good to secure it since we have the opportunity with the new wall being constructed. Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[BAretired]

Overall thickness of wall? How many wythes?

BA

 

[msquared48]

Ledger thru-bolted through brick with tension ties to purlins,

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

http://mmcengineering.tripod.com

 

[MAeng]

Sorry - it's 8" wide - double wythe.

 

[BAretired]

A double wythe brick wall is not something I have ever used. I foresee some difficulty in coming up with a satisfactory detail both structurally and aesthetically.

BA