This document provides two options for addressing the size gap between a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall and a concrete beam. Option 1A involves using an A-shaped block at the top course of the wall. Option 1B involves cutting out the face shell of the CMU and replacing it after grouting, with the height varying. Both options call for using 1/4 inch thick by 6 inch wide steel plates welded to the beam after CMU placement for shear transfer, and bonding the beam at the second course from the top with through-bolting or lag bolting for additional shear transfer.
This document provides two options for addressing the size gap between a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall and a concrete beam. Option 1A involves using an A-shaped block at the top course of the wall. Option 1B involves cutting out the face shell of the CMU and replacing it after grouting, with the height varying. Both options call for using 1/4 inch thick by 6 inch wide steel plates welded to the beam after CMU placement for shear transfer, and bonding the beam at the second course from the top with through-bolting or lag bolting for additional shear transfer.
This document provides two options for addressing the size gap between a concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall and a concrete beam. Option 1A involves using an A-shaped block at the top course of the wall. Option 1B involves cutting out the face shell of the CMU and replacing it after grouting, with the height varying. Both options call for using 1/4 inch thick by 6 inch wide steel plates welded to the beam after CMU placement for shear transfer, and bonding the beam at the second course from the top with through-bolting or lag bolting for additional shear transfer.
OF BEAM FOR TYPE I HYBRID; OR FILL GAP W/ DRYPACK FOR TYPE II OR TYPE III HYBRID OPTION 1A: A-SHAPED BLOCK AT TOP COURSE; OR OPTION 1B: CUT OUT FACE SHELL AND REPLACE AFTER GROUTING; HEIGHT VARIES
1/4 THK x 6 WIDE PLATES FOR
SHEAR TRANSFER; WELD TO BEAM AFTER CMU PLACEMENT THROUGH-BOLT OR LAG BOLT AS REQD FOR SHEAR TRANSFER BOND BEAM AT SECOND COURSE FROM TOP GROUT & REINFORCING AS REQD
UNDERSIDE OF BEAM DETAIL 02.120.1201
OPTION 1 REV. 03/02/09 2011 INTERNATIONAL MASONRY INSTITUTE