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2. Time to construct masonry walls

In the case of a framed structure, it is advised to start making masonry

walls after the complete frame has been constructed. This let the frame
to taken as much as possible loads and deformation occurring during
the structural loads. Start the masonry construction after 2 weeks of
formwork removal of concrete slabs.

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3. Separation Cracks Between R.C.C and Masonry Joint

The masonry wall is constructed to fill the space created and may have
chances to join with entirely dissimilar material like R.C.C columns or
beams. Generally, walls joints adjacent column and with the bottom of
the beam. These material undergo different expansion and contraction
during different conditions which would result in separation crack.

Plastic Mesh Provided Between Masonry Wall and Column Joint

This hence demand a joint at these location using a chicken mesh that
overlap 50 mm both on the masonry and the R.C.C member. This must
be done before plastering.

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4. Ceiling Loads resulting in Cracks

The ceiling constructed above the masonry walls may be subjected to

loads and deflection after their installation. To avoid any effect of these
deflection on the masonry wall, the wall must be separated from the
ceiling gap using an irrepressible material like non-shrink grouts to
avoid cracks in wall. If this is not possible, a chicken mesh can be used
on the joint between the wall and the ceiling.

5. Walls Constructed on Floors

When walls are constructed over floor, the floor may deflect due to the
loads from the masonry walls constructed. Such loads create, non-
continuous bearing which can be only sustained by a robust wall below 
the floor. To make the walls robust, horizontal reinforcement can be
embedded at every alternate courses of the brick. A 6mm diameter
rebar is possible.

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6. Expansion Joints for Bricks

The use of expansion joints in brick walls divides the wall area into
different small segments. Each segment of the wall behave separately
from the wall segments. The use of expansion joints allows the brick
wall to undergo expansion or contraction depending on the
conditions of load , creep, settlement and temperature.

Expansion joints allows movement vertically and horizontally. This is

provided by giving a continuous opening through the brick and filling it
a pre-molded foam or neoprene.

After filling the joint, it is finished with backer rod and elastomeric
sealant material to prevent moisture and water penetration into the joint.
The joint material must run throughout the full thickness of the brick
wall. This prevents clogging of joints with debris and mortar.

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