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Technical Information Sheet 426 Uninterrupted height of masonry cladding to light steel framing

Publication Year

2019

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides guidance for design considerations relating to acceptable height of ground supported masonry, also known as uninterrupted height. Looks at self-weight, differential movement, disproportionate collapse, frame design, wall ties, and includes 5 examples.

Author

Way, A. and Lawson, R.

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Steel Construction Institute

With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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