Coordination Meeting

for MultiGips Wall System

Time & Date: 3:00pm 29th July, 2019
Location: Hong Kong Airport
Comment for 1st Submission from HKAA
Comment for 2nd Submission from HKAA
BS5628-3:2005
Code of Practice for use of Masonry
Empirical Formula from BS5628-3:2005

Clause 5.2.4 from BS5628-3:2005

BS5628 (Part 3) Clause 5.2.4 (b)
 Wall is restrained at both ends and at the top
 MultiGips wall thickness t = 100mm

t > L / 40 L ≤ 4000 &

& t > H / 90 H ≤ 9000

t > L / 40 L ≤ 4000 &

& t > H / 90 H ≤ 9000
Actual Site Condition for
Proposed MultiGips wall for HKAA-T2
t = 100
H = 6000
L = 11500

Shop Drawing 01 provided by Kwai Tai Engineering Ltd.

Case 3 of BS5628 (Part 3) Clause 5.2.4 (b)

t = 100
H = 6000
L = 2000

t = 100
H = 4000
L = 8000

t = 200
H = 6000
L = No restriction
 Discussion:
Clause 5.2.4 (b) is an empirical formula applicable for normal masonry wall design & construction:
 No specific Design Calculation is required
 Applicable to different kind of masonry materials
 For internal partitions or partitions not designed for imposed loading
 Nominal lateral load due to normal human activities only
 Applicable to project with minimum or without engineering inputs
 For houses or low-rise construction

To conclude, BS 5628 is a simplified version of the code mainly for the above purpose. It contains
NO design guideline as opposed to
BS5628 Part 1 – Structural use of unreinforced masonry
BS5628-1:2005
Structural use of unreinforced masonry
BS5628-1:2005
Structural use of unreinforced masonry
Summary for BS5628-1:2005
 No Restriction on wall length & height subject to loading analysis
BS5628-1:2005
Structural use of unreinforced masonry
BSI CP111:1970
Structural Recommendation for loadbearing walls
Discussion for
BS5628-1:2005 & CP111:1970

Extracted from BS5628-1:2005

Extracted from CP111:1970

Alternative Engineering Approach
according to BS5628-1:2005

MultiGips System Conventional

Brick Wall
MultiGips Wall
Adhesives Technical Data
MultiGips Wall Technical Data
MultiGips Wall Technical Data
Comparison between MultiGips Gypsum Block
& Traditional Concrete Block Wall
MultiGips Wall Data Summary
Gypsum Block D/1200 MultiGips Adhesive Classic Weiss 90
High Density

Density = 1200 kg/m³ Density = 900 kg/m³

Block Size = 500x500x100 Application thickness 0 to 3mm

Bending strength Flexural Strength = 2.0 MPa

Min. average breaking load = 7.0 kN Controls

Compressive strength = 7 - 14MPa Compressive strength = 3.5MPa

Controls

7m max. height MultiGips Wall without steel frame

Addition test to verify manufacturer's data
in Hong Kong
Flexural Compressive
Strength Test Strength Test

No of Samples 24 48

Average 4.94 MPa 16.69 MPa

Max 6.93 MPa 21.67 MPa

Min 3.70 MPa 12.08 MPa

Characteristic 3.38 MPa 13.7 MPa

Strength

Additional FOS 1.69 4.3

Recommended 2.00 MPa 3.5 MPa

strength from
Manufacturer’s
catalog

Testing Result OK OK
Alternative Engineering Approach
3D-Finite Element Model (FEM)
2000

3D Finite Element Model

 Alternative engineering approach
according to BS5628-1:2005
 More accurate approach for local
stress analysis
 Establish actual site conditions
 With consideration of braced wall
stiffness for overall stability

3D Finite Element Model

Alternative Engineering Approach
3D-Finite Element Model (FEM) Result

3D Finite Element Model Result

 Actual stress is within the design
stress of MultiGips wall
 Max. spacing of top support is 2m c/c
 The lateral deflection is within the
general design limit for masonry wall
 Therefore, the proposed MultiGips
wall is structurally sound &
stable.
Elevation from Finite Element Model
Design Calculation following
BS5628-1:2005 (Particular for this meeting)
 No Restriction on wall length & height subject to loading analysis
Summary of Analysis result following
BS5628-1:2005 & 3D Finite Element Model
Design Stress Acceptable Following Result from
Criteria BS5628-1:2005 3D Finite
Element Model

Ultimate Combined (Flexural & 2.0 MPa 1.22 MPa (OK) 1.69 MPa (OK)
Compressive) Stress according
Design Table 8 in BS5628-1:2005

Ultimate Shear Stress 0. 28 MPa 0.05 MPa (OK) 0.12 MPa (OK)
due to Lateral Load
Ultimate Compressive Stress 1.88 MPa 0.1 MPa (OK)
Due to Self-Weight
(With considerating slenderness
Euler Formula)

Top bracket Spacing Analysis - Max. Spacing of Top Support to

be 2m c/c
Conclusion
 BS5628-3:2005 Clause 5.2.4 (b) provide general guidance for Masonry Wall design. However,
MultiGips wall system is an advanced proprietary product. An alternative engineering approach
according to BS5628-1:2005 is more proper and appropriate approach to address the actual
condition and specific properties of MultiGips system.
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mark-up of submittal
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