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Month: January 2020

QUESTION: What is the typical design strength for masonry in WI?

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| Masonry, Structural Design

RESPONSE: For economical use of materials and speed of construction, the WI Structural Masonry Coalition is recommending structural engineers use design strengths of f’m=2500 psi or greater.  See article for more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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This section is a collection of frequently asked questions based off of our discussions with building designers over the years. The idea in this section is to answer the question as succinctly as possible. Sometimes there is a link in the answer that jumps to a paper on this website. Otherwise, feel welcome to ask […]

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