The effective flange width of masonry shear walls is 6x the thickness of the wall. Which of the following methods are permitted to connect the web to flanges of a masonry shear wall that uses running bond?
A. use 24" long metal straps @ 16" o.c. vertically in grouted cells at the intersection
B. connect web to flanges with bond beams @ 4'-0" o.c. vertical max and grouting
C. lap the running bond in a "T" geometry over the common intersection
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
AnswerD. all of the above - are permitted methods.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS
Reference note: Although a line drawing from the ACI 530-92 Commentary is the source for at least one sample question in NCARB's current exam guide for Structural Systems, IBC 2006 references ACI 530-05 and I have not been able to confirm whether this illustration is still contained in the standard applicable to this exam.
A. use 24" long metal straps @ 16" o.c. vertically in grouted cells at the intersection
B. connect web to flanges with bond beams @ 4'-0" o.c. vertical max and grouting
C. lap the running bond in a "T" geometry over the common intersection
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
AnswerD. all of the above - are permitted methods.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: SS
Reference note: Although a line drawing from the ACI 530-92 Commentary is the source for at least one sample question in NCARB's current exam guide for Structural Systems, IBC 2006 references ACI 530-05 and I have not been able to confirm whether this illustration is still contained in the standard applicable to this exam.
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