Advisory Desk Note 551 Deflection limits for light steel framed walls with masonry cladding
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
A clarification of out-of-plane deflection limits for light steel framed walls with masonry cladding under wind loading recommending a consistent height divided by 350 limit, considering composite stiffening from brickwork.
Publisher Information
Steel Construction Institute
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